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BCY 4K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,522 mi
Last recorded60,522 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 4K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,525 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,253 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 55,074 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 54,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 54,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 53,513 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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BCY 4K is a 1971 MG B GT in White 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 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 BCY 4K, 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 BCY 4K registered?

BCY 4K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 October 1971.

Is BCY 4K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCY 4K 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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