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RYU 739L

1971 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,203 mi
Last recorded55,203 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYU 739L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,126 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,126 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,913 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 54,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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RYU 739L is a 1971 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYU 739L, 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 RYU 739L?

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What year was RYU 739L registered?

RYU 739L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RYU 739L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYU 739L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYU 739L have outstanding finance?

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