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BHP 385K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,168 mi
Last recorded10,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 385K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 10,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 9,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 9,789 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 9,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,652 miles

Centre Silencer Box Is damaged and Blowing Slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 8,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Silencer Box Is damaged and Blowing Slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,490 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 8,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 7,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 7,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bottom lip corroding on offside sill

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

slight lift in both front lower trunions

Fail 6 May 2009 7,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bottom lip corroding on offside sill

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

slight lift in both front lower trunions

Pass 9 May 2008 6,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2008 6,833 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 6,800 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 6,783 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BHP 385K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BHP 385K, 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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BHP 385K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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