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OFX 171J

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

1,050 mi
Last recorded1,050 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 171J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 1,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 583 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 14 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 7 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2012 17,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,314 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 14,314 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 14,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,746 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 12,711 miles

ADVISES AS ORIGONAL TEST

Fail 1 May 2008 12,701 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EMMISIONS ON LIMMIT , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS AND FLOOR SECTIONS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR INNER ARCHWS , ENGINE FIREING ON THREE , SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,678 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,677 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

surface rust under side

Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,586 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 12,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leaks under vehicle. †Rear diff rumbles. †General corrosion under vehicle. †O/s/f kingpin has slight play.

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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OFX 171J is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OFX 171J, 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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OFX 171J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1971.

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