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MFE 888J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 888J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil springs corroding

evidence of slight coolant leak

Fail 17 Jul 2019 49,837 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking upper union on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil springs corroding

evidence of slight coolant leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2017 49,099 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,249 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,478 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,651 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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MFE 888J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFE 888J, 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 MFE 888J registered?

MFE 888J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is MFE 888J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFE 888J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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