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ATX 173J

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,567 mi
Last recorded41,567 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATX 173J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,488 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,487 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,304 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,700 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 37,133 miles

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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ATX 173J is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 ATX 173J, 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 56 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 ATX 173J registered?

ATX 173J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is ATX 173J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATX 173J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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