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OUY 715L

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUY 715L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,245 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,017 miles

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

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

wiring in engine bay undidy

Fail 24 Mar 2012 35,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

wiring in engine bay undidy

Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,238 miles

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

suspect corrosion on underside coated with sealant

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,204 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,166 miles

exhaust corroded in places

slight corrosion on underside

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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OUY 715L is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OUY 715L, 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 OUY 715L registered?

OUY 715L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OUY 715L safe to buy?

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