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PGS 770J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGS 770J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 97,176 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s / n/s floors to inner sills corroded

o/s / n/s front floors corroded

o/s/r fog lamp inop

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S rear fog lamp inoperative

n/s front floor corroded

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s / n/s floors to inner sills corroded

o/s front floor corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 96,115 miles

o/s / n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floor sections

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front inner wings under bonnet

slight damage to o/s front flexy brake hose

slight play o/s / n/s front hub assemblys

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s / n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floor sections

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front inner wings under bonnet

slight damage to o/s front flexy brake hose

slight play o/s / n/s front hub assemblys

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,753 miles

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches

slight play o/s front king pin

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches

slight play o/s front king pin

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,965 miles

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight damage o/s front flexy brake hose

slight play o/s front hub assembly

Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight damage o/s front flexy brake hose

slight play o/s front hub assembly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,760 miles

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

o/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight corrosion o/s rear inner wheel arch

slight roughness o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 92,999 miles

both front tyres perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2009 92,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

accelerator cable splitting

both front tyres perishing

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

bottom pully insicure

o/s rear tyre perishing

possible noise from o/s front wheel bearing

slight play o/s / n/s front hub assemblys

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,106 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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PGS 770J 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 58.3%.

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 PGS 770J, 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 PGS 770J registered?

PGS 770J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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