MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
extensive welding carried out to sills & floors
modified exhaust fitted
offside & nearside front lower bump stops missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
extensive welding been carried out underside of vehicle
offside & nearside front bump stops missing
vehicle running poor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under body of vehicle has been welded at n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under body of vehicle has been welded at n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBR 798K is a 1971 MG B GT in White 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 SBR 798K, 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.
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What year was SBR 798K registered?
SBR 798K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is SBR 798K safe to buy?
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