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MTS 490J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTS 490J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 37,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 34,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,502 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 30,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,541 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 29,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,574 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 27,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 26,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front suspension bushes showing signs of wear

rear diff and engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,680 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 24,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear ex mount broken

steering shaft rubs on engine mount

Pass 15 May 2009 22,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,215 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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MTS 490J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MTS 490J, 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 MTS 490J registered?

MTS 490J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1971.

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