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BAA 304J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 304J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,568 miles

Nearside Rear spring shackle rubbing against chassis repair

heavy use of under seal on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,406 miles

Heavy use of under seal on under side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rubbing against chassis repair (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,750 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 95,309 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BAA 304J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAA 304J, 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 BAA 304J registered?

BAA 304J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is BAA 304J safe to buy?

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