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SFC 351J

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,876 mi
Last recorded95,876 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 351J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 95,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded non copper pipes corroding in places ...some pipes oiled etc making inspection difficult (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

light corrosion in various places under car

slight knocking noise from within steering rack area but no excess play

wipers deteriorating / smearing slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2018 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush end bush has excess movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded non copper pipes corroding in places ...some pipes oiled etc making inspection difficult (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

light corrosion in various places under car

slight knocking noise from within steering rack area but no excess play

wipers deteriorating / smearing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 22 Jan 2015 93,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SFC 351J is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFC 351J, 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 SFC 351J?

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What year was SFC 351J registered?

SFC 351J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is SFC 351J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 351J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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