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RVE 684K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVE 684K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,646 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,442 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both windscreen wiper blades smearing during operation

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,414 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak diff pinion seal

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,062 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,935 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,020 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 73,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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RVE 684K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVE 684K, 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 RVE 684K registered?

RVE 684K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is RVE 684K safe to buy?

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