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MJH 37K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,082 mi
Last recorded96,082 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 37K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 96,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate/drum damp possible leak investigation required

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Trunion has slight play.

Fail 21 Sep 2022 93,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Trunion has slight play.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,910 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 92,908 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,980 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 91,971 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front kingpins have slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,638 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 90,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,404 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,022 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,022 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,835 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,831 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,065 miles

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion nearside front floor pan chassis & offside front centre floor pan ect

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,026 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion centre & front nearside floor pan & chassis

Fail 6 Feb 2008 79,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion centre & front nearside floor pan & chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrsion front passange floor pan not within 30 cm mot components

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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MJH 37K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MJH 37K, 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 MJH 37K registered?

MJH 37K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 23 December 1971.

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