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UJY 700M

1971 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 700M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,943 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2008 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 54,565 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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UJY 700M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJY 700M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJY 700M registered?

UJY 700M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UJY 700M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJY 700M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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