MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
unable to check for corrosion properly due to underseal
wipers not self parking †engine running rough missing and back firing †centre exhaust mount slightly loose †both sills corroded but outside specified area †rear axle check straps u/s †oil leaks †no chassis number found not req pre 1980 †
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
alt belt u/s, alternator out of align
both sills corroded but outside specified area
centre exhaust mount slightly loose
kink in fuel pipe at rear
no chassis number found, not req pre 1980
nsf lower wishbone mounting to k/pin poss slightly loose
oil leaks
osr light lens slightly insecure
rear axle check straps u/s
slight front brake judder
slight lift in both front king pins
unable to check welding and floor properly due to underseal
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMP 286M is a 1971 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SMP 286M, 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 SMP 286M registered?
SMP 286M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is SMP 286M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMP 286M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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