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KJK 780K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJK 780K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 86,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure chalked (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wheel balance weight rubbing dust cover (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 86,137 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,784 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,637 miles

slight play in offside lower trunnion

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside lower trunnion

Fail 1 Nov 2013 85,226 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,226 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 83,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,826 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,002 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KJK 780K is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJK 780K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJK 780K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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