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RXC 764J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXC 764J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,126 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 173,117 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Crack below OS lower door hin ge

Slight corrosion around OSR spring mount

Slight corrosion around both rear spring shackle mounts

Slight corrosion in pedal box area near accelerator pedal

Fail 25 Sep 2007 73,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RXC 764J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 RXC 764J, 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 RXC 764J?

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What year was RXC 764J registered?

RXC 764J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is RXC 764J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXC 764J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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