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RJO 960J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 960J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,948 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,867 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,866 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2010 71,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s jacking point area corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,388 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,887 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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RJO 960J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJO 960J, 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 960J registered?

RJO 960J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 24 March 1971.

Is RJO 960J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 960J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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