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AYR 497H

1970 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,132 mi
Last recorded8,132 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 497H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 8,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 8,085 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 8,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 7,926 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 7,920 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,648 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 7,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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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AYR 497H is a 1970 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AYR 497H, 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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What year was AYR 497H registered?

AYR 497H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1970.

Is AYR 497H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 497H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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