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XXG 260J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,181 mi
Last recorded18,181 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXG 260J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,181 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 18,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 16,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 15,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly but not likely to be missread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front track rod end very close to inner wheel rim but not fouling

Pass 3 Oct 2016 15,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mount has slight play

Pass 2 May 2014 13,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight binding of o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,858 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 12,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside rear rubber suspension strap broken

Oil leak

both batteries insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,560 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 5,069 miles

off side rear stud broken on axle limit strap.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 5,069 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

off side rear stud broken on axle limit strap.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,302 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,100 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 35,100 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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XXG 260J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXG 260J, 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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XXG 260J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 6 May 1971.

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