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RRS 822J

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,044 mi
Last recorded21,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 822J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,044 miles

underbody undersealed slight corrosion floor and general

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,883 miles

N/S/R wheel has slight play

Oil leak

slight oil leak on rear axel

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,598 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,016 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 18,705 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,110 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 18,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,089 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 17,089 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RRS 822J is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RRS 822J, 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 RRS 822J registered?

RRS 822J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 26 July 1971.

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