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BBD 181K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,586 mi
Last recorded19,586 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 181K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,275 miles

Offside Front advise play in rack inner joint. further inspection required.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,692 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,429 miles

advise rear wheels stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

advise wear/play evident in offside of steering rack when steering rocked side to side! advise further inspection!

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,068 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,632 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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BBD 181K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BBD 181K, 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

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What year was BBD 181K registered?

BBD 181K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is BBD 181K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBD 181K shows 14 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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