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BAP 12K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,719 mi
Last recorded40,719 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 12K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 40,719 miles

Offside headlamp rim poor fit on retaining clips on lamp

surface rust on rear inner sills

Fail 3 May 2016 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp rim poor fit on retaining clips on lamp

surface rust on rear inner sills

Pass 2 May 2015 40,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 40,492 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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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BAP 12K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BAP 12K, 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 BAP 12K?

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What year was BAP 12K registered?

BAP 12K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is BAP 12K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAP 12K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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