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BJN 142K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,813 mi
Last recorded66,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJN 142K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,813 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,212 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,212 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,896 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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BJN 142K is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJN 142K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJN 142K registered?

BJN 142K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 19 October 1971.

Is BJN 142K safe to buy?

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