MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front slight noise
gear oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
gear oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/front lower king pin has play ??
n/s/rear axle leaking oil (back plate wet)??
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGB 490K is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BGB 490K, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was BGB 490K registered?
BGB 490K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.
Is BGB 490K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BGB 490K shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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