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BGD 775K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,838 mi
Last recorded24,838 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGD 775K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 24,838 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,330 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 23,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise osr check strap mounting

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,521 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 22,521 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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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BGD 775K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BGD 775K, 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 BGD 775K registered?

BGD 775K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1971.

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The MOT history for BGD 775K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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