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BCV 32K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 32K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,843 miles

slight play n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,870 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,870 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake pedal spongy

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,534 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable catching exhaust

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,253 miles

rear axles leaking oil round brake drum area

Pass 15 May 2013 34,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,627 miles

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

gear oil is leaking from nearside rear drum back plate

Pass 13 May 2010 33,056 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

gear oil is leaking from nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 15 May 2009 32,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 31,422 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 30,616 miles

knocking from steering rack but no wear evident

slight gear oil leak from nearside rear drum. †

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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BCV 32K 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 92.3%.

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 BCV 32K, 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 BCV 32K registered?

BCV 32K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is BCV 32K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 32K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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