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PDH 703K

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,222 mi
Last recorded42,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 703K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,222 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 42,222 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,472 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 41,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 41,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached damper arm (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached damper arm (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,531 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 40,525 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 40,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,842 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 39,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 39,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 39,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,847 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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PDH 703K is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 703K, 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 PDH 703K registered?

PDH 703K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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