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PCU 170K

1971 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,546 mi
Last recorded20,546 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCU 170K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2024 20,546 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 20,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,417 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 18,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 18,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 14,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,179 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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PCU 170K is a 1971 MG B GT in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PCU 170K, 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 PCU 170K registered?

PCU 170K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1971.

Is PCU 170K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCU 170K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCU 170K have outstanding finance?

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