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87 BNY

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 BNY
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 95,937 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisy in operation (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisy in operation (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached link nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,889 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,289 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,289 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,882 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,244 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,217 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 83,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,731 miles

slight lift in near side king pin/trunion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 81,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,473 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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87 BNY is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 87 BNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 87 BNY registered?

87 BNY is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 87 BNY safe to buy?

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