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XRL 292J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,595 mi
Last recorded19,595 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRL 292J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,595 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front floor corroded but not within perscribed area

Offside inner sill/ castle rail corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 18 Oct 2018 19,595 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded but not within perscribed area

Offside inner sill/ castle rail corroded but not within perscribed area

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,082 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 19,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,574 miles

offside front floor corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 16,955 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,218 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 16,206 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,547 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 14,547 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XRL 292J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XRL 292J, 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

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What year was XRL 292J registered?

XRL 292J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is XRL 292J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRL 292J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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