CarVerify

Free Car Check

BAE 351J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,450 mi
Last recorded20,450 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 351J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,450 miles

signs of corrosion n/s & o/s sills

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,291 miles

n/s & o/s sills corroded

rear chassis & underside corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,944 miles

corrosion to jacking points

corrosion to underside

Fail 27 May 2014 19,940 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s jack point corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 19,839 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 19,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 19,592 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 18,795 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 18,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 18,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 17,634 miles

o/s/r lens

Fail 19 May 2009 17,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 16,974 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 16,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 16,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,672 miles

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BAE 351J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BAE 351J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAE 351J?

You can check the full history of BAE 351J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BAE 351J registered?

BAE 351J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is BAE 351J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAE 351J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAE 351J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BAE 351J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.