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ATX 291J

1970 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,725 mi
Last recorded25,725 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATX 291J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 25,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking around rear fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside fronts and rears (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper motor slow

nearside and offside front wiper arms weak

oil leak

slight dampness to offside rear damper

Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump/hose/joint leaking offside rear (7.2.3)

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

all four tyres perished and split outer sidewalls

considerable engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,638 miles

Both front brake discs rusty and pitted resulting in reduced contact area between pad and disc

Engine oil level low

Exhaust emissions c/o = 6.77

Fail 5 Mar 2014 25,638 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs rusty and pitted resulting in reduced contact area between pad and disc

Engine oil level low

Exhaust emissions c/o = 6.77

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,419 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,669 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 21,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,098 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 21,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,569 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,461 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 18,461 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S centre engine core plug leaking.

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 291J is a 1970 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 291J, 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.

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ATX 291J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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