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OEN 845J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEN 845J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 88,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s park brake effort low

Fail 23 May 2019 88,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s park brake effort low

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper sweep poor

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,607 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 78,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,122 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,122 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear fog lamps fitted but not appear to work from any visible switch

Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 70,322 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 70,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OEN 845J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEN 845J, 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 OEN 845J registered?

OEN 845J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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