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PYD 765L

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,442 mi
Last recorded51,442 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 765L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,442 miles

FRONT BUMP STOPS BOLTS LOOSE N/S/F INNER WING CORRODED OUSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

FRONT BUMP STOPS BOLTS LOOSE N/S/F INNER WING CORRODED OUSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,407 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 49,407 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,893 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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PYD 765L is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYD 765L, 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 PYD 765L registered?

PYD 765L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PYD 765L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYD 765L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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