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PSP 436J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,176 mi
Last recorded26,176 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSP 436J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 26,176 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Both mounts deteriorated.

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess couple of the strands corroded thin (1.1.15 (a))

diff seal damp

n/s/f side light a little dimmer than o/s/f

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,417 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside park brake effort considerably lower than nearside

Offside rear rebound strap deteriorating

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,139 miles

Offside Rear Rebound strap top mount corroded and holed

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Oct 2020 24,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Different size tyres fitted on front and rear axels

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rebound strap top mount corroded and holed

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,015 miles

BOTH REAR SILL ENDS NOT BOXED IN.

FRONT SUSPENSION BED HAS JACK DAMAGE.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded HAS KINKS IN REAR PIPE.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR SILL ENDS NOT BOXED IN.

FRONT SUSPENSION BED HAS JACK DAMAGE.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded HAS KINKS IN REAR PIPE.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,946 miles

FRONT UNDER RADIATOR PANEL AND FRONT SUSPENSION BED HAVE JACKING DAMAGE.

VEHICLE UNDER SIDE REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 23,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN. (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL EDGE NOT WELDED TOO INNER. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACK POINT NOT WELDED IN PLACES . (6.1.B.2)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER RADIATOR AND MAIN SUSPENSION BED. JACK DAMAGED.

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS LOTS OF REPAIRS AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALD.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,290 miles

center jacking point starting to corrode

under body covered with underseal

Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

center jacking point starting to corrode

under body covered with underseal

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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PSP 436J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PSP 436J, 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 PSP 436J registered?

PSP 436J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 14 April 1971.

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