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BHU 100J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,787 mi
Last recorded17,787 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHU 100J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 17,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 17,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,350 miles

slight bind front offside and front nearside brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 16,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are distorted

Rear brakes are out of balance

Slight movement in O/S/F king pin

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 16,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

VIN Plate not attached to vehicle.

both front brakes binding slightly

oil leaks fron differential and gearboxes

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,318 miles

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

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

n/s indicator flas rate slow

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2008 16,315 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s indicator flas rate slow

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 16,011 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 15,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 15,447 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 15,216 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BHU 100J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHU 100J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHU 100J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is BHU 100J safe to buy?

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