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RJE 535J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,211 mi
Last recorded14,211 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJE 535J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,211 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 14,164 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,133 miles

offside rear brake not locking out on roller brake test

Fail 5 Oct 2010 13,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 12,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,408 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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RJE 535J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue 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 RJE 535J, 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 RJE 535J registered?

RJE 535J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is RJE 535J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJE 535J 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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