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XPN 946J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,177 mi
Last recorded33,177 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 946J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,184 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,027 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 32,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,993 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XPN 946J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XPN 946J, 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

How do I check the history of XPN 946J?

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What year was XPN 946J registered?

XPN 946J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is XPN 946J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPN 946J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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