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BTD 874J

1970 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,858 mi
Last recorded40,858 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTD 874J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 87,082 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear wheel spline worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,725 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 79,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,687 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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BTD 874J is a 1970 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTD 874J, 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 BTD 874J registered?

BTD 874J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 16 November 1970.

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