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PDH 478K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,765 mi
Last recorded14,765 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 478K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,765 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 14,765 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight damage to o/s/r lower wing/valance. slight corrosion to n/s/f floor/inner wheelarch.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,135 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cover sills firred

Fail 9 Jan 2007 12,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,738 miles

cover sills fitted to nearside and offside outer sills.

Fail 22 Apr 2006 11,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

cover sills fitted to nearside & offside outer sills

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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PDH 478K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PDH 478K, 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 PDH 478K registered?

PDH 478K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PDH 478K safe to buy?

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