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RUE 722M

1971 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,161 mi
Last recorded4,161 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 722M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 4,161 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 4,161 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 3,763 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 3,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 2,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 1,927 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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RUE 722M is a 1971 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUE 722M, 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

How do I check the history of RUE 722M?

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What year was RUE 722M registered?

RUE 722M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RUE 722M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUE 722M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUE 722M have outstanding finance?

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