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XUJ 830K

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 830K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 42,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,255 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 40,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front both sides surface cracking in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 39,954 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise passenger window when up not allowing door to open from outside and inside

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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XUJ 830K is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUJ 830K, 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 XUJ 830K registered?

XUJ 830K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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