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SGA 200N

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,843 mi
Last recorded73,843 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGA 200N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s front suspention soft ,handbrake high travel

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,917 miles

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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SGA 200N is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SGA 200N, 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 SGA 200N registered?

SGA 200N is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SGA 200N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGA 200N shows 3 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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