MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Upper brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Upper brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
prop-shaft u j front and rear worn.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear wheel bearing has end float.
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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BFD 980J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BFD 980J, 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
How do I check the history of BFD 980J?
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What year was BFD 980J registered?
BFD 980J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is BFD 980J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFD 980J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BFD 980J have outstanding finance?
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