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943 BGT

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,672 mi
Last recorded32,672 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration943 BGT
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 32,672 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking union onto fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,673 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,740 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 30,733 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,115 miles

lift in nearside front king pin

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,660 miles

all tyres perished

lift in nearside king pins

some movment in anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,632 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,121 miles

rear tyres cracking round sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,191 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Feb 2009 22,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

rear fog light n/w

Fail 24 Jan 2008 21,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,124 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 20,124 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,164 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 18,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

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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943 BGT is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 943 BGT, 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 943 BGT registered?

943 BGT is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is 943 BGT safe to buy?

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