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MPX 236J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

35,060 mi
Last recorded35,060 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 236J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 35,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play both front lower trunion joints- require re-grease at service. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Half shaft oil seals weeping slightly

Various minor oil/fluid leaks

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 35,057 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shaft seals slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rebound strap split

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides halfshaft seals leaking slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2025 34,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rebound strap split

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides halfshaft seals leaking slightly

Pass 27 May 2021 34,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rebound strap deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2021 34,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 34,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Half shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Upper King pin castle nut spilt pin missing

Offside Front Lower lower are front castle nut split pin missing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2019 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,976 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,098 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 26,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 26,392 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,761 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 13,237 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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MPX 236J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MPX 236J, 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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MPX 236J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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