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BFD 800J

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 800J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,237 miles

has had extensive welding repairs, and heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,229 miles

Vehicle has had welding and is heavily undersealed.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,221 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under body rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to underbody, welding repairs carried out, appear to be ok, undersealed.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,176 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,163 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,150 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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BFD 800J is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFD 800J, 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 BFD 800J registered?

BFD 800J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 28 January 1971.

Is BFD 800J safe to buy?

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