MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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MCW 220J is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MCW 220J, 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 MCW 220J registered?
MCW 220J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 6 April 1971.
Is MCW 220J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCW 220J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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