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CJB 314J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

7,490 mi
Last recorded7,490 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJB 314J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 7,490 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 7,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 7,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 7,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 7,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 7,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 6,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 6,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,471 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 5,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 5,263 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 5,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 4,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 3,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 3,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 1,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,452 miles

ONE LEAF BRACKET ON OFFSIDE REAR SPRING CORRODED THROUGH

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 1,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ONE LEAF BRACKET ON OFFSIDE REAR SPRING CORRODED THROUGH

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 1,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 111 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,157 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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CJB 314J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 CJB 314J, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJB 314J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 22 March 1971.

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