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XMC 899N

1971 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,508 mi
Last recorded89,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 899N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,508 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 89,508 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,505 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers intermitant.. worked when tested

Fail 8 May 2015 89,499 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,496 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,954 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,662 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,961 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear hub seals have slight leak

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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XMC 899N is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMC 899N, 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 XMC 899N registered?

XMC 899N is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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