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SJE 816K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,124 mi
Last recorded51,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJE 816K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 49,168 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,544 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor side rail corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,293 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 14,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,283 miles

both front door sill rusty

brake pipes coated in undersill

car been welded in past and patches coated in undersill

engine oil leak

front springs and suspension arms rusty

front suspension bushes perishing

outer sills rusty

rear body holed

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight play both front wheel bearings

weleding been coated in undersill

Fail 29 Jan 2009 9,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front door sill rusty

brake pipes coated in undersill

car been welded in past and patches coated in undersill

engine oil leak

front springs and suspension arms rusty

front suspension bushes perishing

outer sills rusty

rear body holed

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Dec 2008 9,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various areas of heavy corrosion to vehicle underside

All of vehicle underside covered in a thick coating of underseal

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

N/S/F tyre is getting low

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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,716 miles

o/s rear inner sill rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2008 8,716 miles

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

o/s rear inner sill rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2007 8,412 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

steering has slight play detected within rack - not excessive

vehicle has corrosion within perscribed areas on underside floorpans/chassis/sills/inner rear wheelarches - not considered excessive .

Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,083 miles

kingpins could do with lubricating-joints seem very dry

some corrosion started to sills with door apatures-not considered excessive

some surface corrosion to vehicle underside

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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SJE 816K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJE 816K, 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 SJE 816K registered?

SJE 816K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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