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RDD 507M

1971 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 507M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,898 miles

chrome cover sills fitted unable to check for corosion on sills

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,898 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chrome cover sills fitted unable to check for corosion on sills

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight exhaust leak at manifold

up & down movement in steering column

Fail 17 Feb 2009 74,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

up & down movement in steering column

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,599 miles

n/s/r tyre near to limit

Fail 18 Feb 2008 68,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre near to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 65,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL TRIM INSECURE BONNET RELEASE CABLE PARTLY SEIZED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RDD 507M is a 1971 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDD 507M, 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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What year was RDD 507M registered?

RDD 507M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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