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MCW 220J

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,014 mi
Last recorded13,014 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 220J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,064 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 8,167 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 8,137 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 5,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 4,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 2,198 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 2,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,677 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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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.

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