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OBF 299M

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,176 mi
Last recorded46,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 299M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,176 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,116 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,116 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion by fuel tank

slight freeplay in offside front suspention

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,107 miles

slight movement in steering colam

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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OBF 299M is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBF 299M, 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 OBF 299M registered?

OBF 299M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OBF 299M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBF 299M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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