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BFL 656K

1971 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,471 mi
Last recorded23,471 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 656K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,262 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

presented with underbody components / panels covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,793 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,474 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 20,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,939 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside steering gaiter weeping slightly

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,175 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,371 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BFL 656K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFL 656K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFL 656K registered?

BFL 656K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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