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SPY 601R

1977 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 601R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 42,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 42,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 41,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,203 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,281 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 40,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,638 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,638 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 38,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 8 May 2008 38,777 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 10 May 2007 37,308 miles

COOLING FAN NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

WATER LEAK ON HEATER

Fail 10 May 2007 37,308 miles

COOLING FAN NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

WATER LEAK ON HEATER

Pass 15 May 2006 35,784 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,784 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SPY 601R is a 1977 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 SPY 601R, 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 49 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 SPY 601R registered?

SPY 601R is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is SPY 601R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPY 601R shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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