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PWU 822M

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,337 mi
Last recorded37,337 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 822M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,157 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front coil spring weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,093 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 37,093 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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PWU 822M is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PWU 822M, 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

How do I check the history of PWU 822M?

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What year was PWU 822M registered?

PWU 822M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PWU 822M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWU 822M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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