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MBP 883J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBP 883J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,376 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,361 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,320 miles

all four tyres have sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2012 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,253 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres slight perishing

Pass 17 May 2006 96,562 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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MBP 883J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBP 883J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBP 883J registered?

MBP 883J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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