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MLC 240L

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 240L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,248 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,461 miles

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

nsf castle rail corroded.

os & ns outer sills corroded

os & ns rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,093 miles

bothsides front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,091 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

bothsides front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,002 miles

play in nsf king pin.os & ns front lower wishbone inner bushes worn.outer sills corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,000 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

play in nsf king pin.os & ns front lower wishbone inner bushes worn.outer sills corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,351 miles

os floor too sill area corroded.os floor stiffener rusted through.ns floor too sill corroded.os & ns lower wishbone bushes perishing.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,614 miles

slight play in steering rack.os & ns rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,021 miles

repairs to centre crossmember.os & ns floor too sills corroded.

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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MLC 240L is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLC 240L, 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 MLC 240L registered?

MLC 240L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MLC 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLC 240L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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