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MTW 510J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,100 mi
Last recorded28,100 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTW 510J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,943 miles

slight corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 28 Jun 2008 27,932 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,677 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 27,664 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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MTW 510J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MTW 510J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTW 510J registered?

MTW 510J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is MTW 510J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTW 510J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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