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PWB 333K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,751 mi
Last recorded50,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWB 333K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,751 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 May 2011 48,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 May 2010 48,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel flat

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,125 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe requires securing to axle.

nearside parking brake requires some adjustment.

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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PWB 333K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PWB 333K, 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 PWB 333K registered?

PWB 333K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PWB 333K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWB 333K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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