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OBP 33J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 33J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 85,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 82,558 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,137 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,498 miles

track rod end dust covers perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,428 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 73,955 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 71,583 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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OBP 33J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OBP 33J, 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 OBP 33J registered?

OBP 33J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 3 June 1971.

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