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RJO 291J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,040 mi
Last recorded34,040 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 291J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 33,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,332 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,653 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracked but cords not expossed

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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RJO 291J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJO 291J, 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 RJO 291J registered?

RJO 291J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 22 March 1971.

Is RJO 291J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 291J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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