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SGK 469L

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

4,815 mi
Last recorded4,815 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 469L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 4,815 miles

front shockers weak

Fail 16 May 2017 4,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front shockers weak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 4,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,790 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv oil rear diff

Fail 7 Aug 2014 4,773 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv oil rear diff

Pass 10 Oct 2013 4,751 miles

adv slight binding o/s front brake

adv slight play both front king pins

Pass 3 Oct 2011 3,889 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 3,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 2,853 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension,

Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,965 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2009 1,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2008 1,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 1,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake binding slightly, slight play in o/s/r hub assembly, no rear fog lamp warnong lamp.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,422 miles

N/S rear brake was contaminated with diff oil breather cleaned

N/S rear tyre 3mm tread depth

O/S rear lens slightly loose

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

battery loose

both rear springs flat and leaves splaying

front brakes slightly sticking

slight damage to screen (not excessive )

slight play in top & bottom trunions

slight play rear prop UJ cup

slight wear front wish bone inner bushes

surface corrosion brake pipes

tyre walls perrishing

Fail 12 Oct 2007 99,422 miles

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S rear tyre 3mm tread depth

O/S rear lens slightly loose

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

battery loose

both rear springs flat and leaves splaying

front brakes slightly sticking

slight damage to screen (not excessive )

slight play in top & bottom trunions

slight play rear prop UJ cup

slight wear front wish bone inner bushes

surface corrosion brake pipes

tyre walls perrishing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,757 miles

both frount bump stops missing

corrosion on fuel tank (no leaks)

fog warning lamp not fitted

slight play in o/s bottom trunion

slight play in wheel splines

slight roughness & play in rack

Fail 25 Oct 2006 97,754 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front bump stops missing

corrosion on fuel tank (no leaks)

fog warning lamp not fitted

slight play in O/S bottom trunion

slight play in wheel splines

slight roughness & play in rack

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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SGK 469L is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 SGK 469L, 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 SGK 469L registered?

SGK 469L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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