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SDO 219J

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,895 mi
Last recorded73,895 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 219J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 73,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,791 miles

engine has a slight oil leak.

slight play in offside front steering rack arm end inner joint.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has a slight oil leak.

slight play in offside front steering rack arm end inner joint.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,334 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,430 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,170 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,182 miles

O/S front bump stop missing

sign of petrol leak from tank sender unit in past (no leak now)

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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SDO 219J is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SDO 219J, 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 SDO 219J registered?

SDO 219J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is SDO 219J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDO 219J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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