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PPO 200K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 200K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,965 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside tunnel rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside tunnel rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,148 miles

Both rear lower quarter panels holed due to corrosion

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Hole due to corrosion in transmission tunnel but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bump stop missing offside rear

corrosion/rust holes, centre cross member+floor

mascot fitted to bonnet

over sills fitted

play in steering rack

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

underbody corrosion/rust, offside/nearside

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure x4 (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front end (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

mascot fitted to bonnet

over sills fitted

play in steering rack

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bump stop missing offside rear

corrosion/rust holes, centre cross member+floor

underbody corrosion/rust, offside/nearside

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,071 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mascot fitted to bonnet.

offside rear bump stop missing

play in nearside front steering arm.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,034 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mascot fitted to bonnet.

offside rear bump stop missing

play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,512 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,511 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 61,768 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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PPO 200K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PPO 200K, 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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PPO 200K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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