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BFR 108L

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,340 mi
Last recorded32,340 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 108L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,340 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 32,340 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,722 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight lift in n/s+o/s/f king pin

Fail 18 Jun 2012 31,722 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight lift in n/s+o/s/f king pin

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,533 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr wheel slight bind,,fronts slight binding,,slight play in fron bearing,small movement in kingpins.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,860 miles

intermitant fault on no plate lights

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight split os wiper rubber

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,901 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BFR 108L is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFR 108L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BFR 108L registered?

BFR 108L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BFR 108L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFR 108L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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