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BAP 886K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,687 mi
Last recorded65,687 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 886K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,687 miles

slight knocking noise when rocking steering

Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 63,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 62,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 62,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,613 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,481 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 54,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 53,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,502 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
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BAP 886K is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BAP 886K, 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

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What year was BAP 886K registered?

BAP 886K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is BAP 886K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAP 886K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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