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BKA 500K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,034 mi
Last recorded14,034 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 500K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 14,034 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 14,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 13,861 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 13,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 9,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 7,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 5,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 4,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 2,178 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 904 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19 miles

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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BKA 500K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BKA 500K, 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 BKA 500K registered?

BKA 500K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1971.

Is BKA 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKA 500K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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