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OBG 614J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,320 mi
Last recorded4,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 614J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 4,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper kingpin bush slight play

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 3,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 3,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 3,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 2,242 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 99,354 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 99,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OBG 614J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBG 614J, 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 OBG 614J registered?

OBG 614J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is OBG 614J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBG 614J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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