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OEV 993K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,828 mi
Last recorded30,828 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEV 993K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,258 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,924 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,207 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,207 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 98,207 miles

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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OEV 993K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OEV 993K, 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 OEV 993K registered?

OEV 993K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OEV 993K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEV 993K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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