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RFY 10J

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,474 mi
Last recorded16,474 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFY 10J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle offside check strap deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2019 16,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle offside check strap deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,187 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has crack to side wall but not exposing cords or ply

Fail 23 Apr 2018 16,187 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has crack to side wall but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 13 May 2017 16,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in outer side wall of offside front tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2017 16,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in outer side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 15,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,601 miles

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

slight play front king pins and bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 15,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,354 miles

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

slight binding to o/s/f

Pass 5 May 2007 13,385 miles

OIL LEAK FROM OIL COOLER AREA

SLIGHT BINDING BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,325 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 12,325 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

oil leak

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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RFY 10J is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RFY 10J, 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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What year was RFY 10J registered?

RFY 10J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is RFY 10J safe to buy?

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