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YOK 582J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,160 mi
Last recorded10,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOK 582J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,160 miles

o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2007 10,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,394 miles

front no plate starting to discolour

n/s kingpin slight play

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

slight play in rack

Fail 3 Jun 2006 7,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

front no.plate starting to discolour

nearside front king pin slight play

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

prop shaft bolts loose

slight play in steering rack

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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YOK 582J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YOK 582J, 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 YOK 582J registered?

YOK 582J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is YOK 582J safe to buy?

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