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BBL 730J

1970 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,342 mi
Last recorded15,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 730J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,342 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,363 miles

Nearisde rear inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underside of the vehicle is corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 13,357 miles

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

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

Nearisde rear inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,808 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/s/f lower king pin

slight play in rear anti roll bar

Fail 11 Mar 2014 9,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/s/f lower king pin

slight play in rear anti roll bar

Pass 20 Nov 2012 8,883 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 7,001 miles

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

corrosion to floorpan

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2010 4,838 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BBL 730J is a 1970 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BBL 730J, 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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BBL 730J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 18 December 1970.

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