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BEG 975J

1970 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,929 mi
Last recorded45,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 975J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 45,923 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure lock tab (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure lock tab (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure locking clip not fully located (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust fitting poor

steering column rubs on chassis rail

steering stiff

steering t.r.ends very close to after market wheels

throttle sticking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear floor area has a small split in the metal

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 33,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,506 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 32,505 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

indicator flash rate slow at low voltages, tell tale audio only!

steering track-rod-ends touching wheels under certain conditions.

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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BEG 975J is a 1970 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BEG 975J, 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 BEG 975J registered?

BEG 975J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1970.

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