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BDU 644K

1971 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDU 644K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,343 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,594 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s jacking point corroded

steering lock not working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

steering lock not working

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s jacking point corroded not within perscribed area

steering lock not working

Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r seat belt fitted as a lap belt.shoulder belt mounted on lower belt mount

steering lock not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front track rod end gater split

n/s front tyre sidewall perished not to cords

o/s jacking point corroded not within perscribed aera

steering rack inner tye rod joints slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,161 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front track rod end gater split

n/s front tyre sidewall perished not to cords

o/s jacking point corroded not within perscribed aera

steering rack inner tye rod joints slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s jacking point corroded not within perscribed aera

Fail 15 Sep 2010 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s jacking point corroded not within perscribed aera

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,570 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slite play in steering u j

Pass 23 Jan 2006 70,213 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

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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BDU 644K is a 1971 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDU 644K, 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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BDU 644K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 25 August 1971.

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