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BAF 400K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,118 mi
Last recorded38,118 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 400K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2025 38,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,382 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 20,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 10,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,027 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 358 miles

Slight knock in rack

Pass 11 May 2012 450 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 412 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 99,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,089 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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BAF 400K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAF 400K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAF 400K?

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What year was BAF 400K registered?

BAF 400K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is BAF 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAF 400K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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