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OPO 250J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,070 mi
Last recorded1,070 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 250J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 1,070 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 88,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 86,079 miles

Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Fail 6 May 2021 86,069 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,487 miles

boot floor corroded through outside of prescribed area

front tyres perished

movement to both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight exhaust blow and centre mount loose

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,469 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

boot floor corroded through outside of prescribed area

front tyres perished

movement to both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight exhaust blow and centre mount loose

Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,146 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,702 miles

brake pipes generally under sealed

nearside jacking point area corroded

nearside rear wheel cylinder securing clip would benefit from attention

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,489 miles

nearside rear wheel cylinder would benefit from a new clip

offside outer sill would benefit from attention

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

corrosion in offside front panel under dash board

nearside jacking point area corroded & holed (outside testable area)

nearside rear wheel cylinder securing clip would benefit from attention

slight corrosion in brake pipes generally

vehicle heavily under sealed in places

welding repairs of various quality

wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2008 64,122 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 64,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,827 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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OPO 250J 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 81.8%.

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 OPO 250J, 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 OPO 250J registered?

OPO 250J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 21 July 1971.

Is OPO 250J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPO 250J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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