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OSB 185K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,178 mi
Last recorded48,178 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSB 185K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,178 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

accelorater pedal insecure

corrosion at nearside front sill

offside front brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 45,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 43,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 43,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,182 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,048 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,024 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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OSB 185K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSB 185K, 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 OSB 185K registered?

OSB 185K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1971.

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