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RTE 77M

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,483 mi
Last recorded17,483 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 77M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f floorpan corroded & holed but not in prescribed area

slight play in both front top king pins

slight travel on foot pedal on first application

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,381 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

steering rack poor

Fail 24 Jul 2008 16,372 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering rack poor

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,917 miles

floor and both inner sills starting to corrode but not holed

n/s/f brake dragging

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 15,198 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 13,157 miles

oil leak

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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RTE 77M is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow 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 RTE 77M, 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 RTE 77M registered?

RTE 77M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RTE 77M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTE 77M 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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