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RVU 447J

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,720 mi
Last recorded48,720 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVU 447J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Very old Dunlop tyres fitted to front and remould tyres fitted at rear

Pass 24 May 2011 46,571 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2011 46,569 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,347 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,338 miles

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,044 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,648 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

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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RVU 447J is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVU 447J, 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 RVU 447J registered?

RVU 447J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is RVU 447J safe to buy?

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