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BBL 580J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,076 mi
Last recorded17,076 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 580J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension strap perished cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2017 15,910 miles

slight play front wheel hub splines or bearings possibly

slight play front wheel hub splines or bearings possibly

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2017 15,909 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

slight play front wheel hub splines or bearings possibly

slight play front wheel hub splines or bearings possibly

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,107 miles

n/s wheels have a little play on splines

Fail 8 Sep 2016 15,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% o/s/r pulling low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

n/s wheels have a little play on splines

Fail 29 Jul 2016 15,053 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate dripping brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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BBL 580J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BBL 580J, 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.

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What year was BBL 580J registered?

BBL 580J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is BBL 580J safe to buy?

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