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LJM 620K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,303 mi
Last recorded64,303 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 620K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,303 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,303 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,561 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2005 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s outer sillhas damaged joint

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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LJM 620K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LJM 620K, 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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What year was LJM 620K registered?

LJM 620K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LJM 620K safe to buy?

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