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NLG 678L

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,474 mi
Last recorded12,474 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 678L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 12,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 11,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 10,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,782 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 9,782 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 9,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,840 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 8,840 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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NLG 678L is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLG 678L, 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 NLG 678L registered?

NLG 678L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NLG 678L safe to buy?

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