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BKA 74K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 74K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,304 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 19,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 13,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,367 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 8,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,475 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,166 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 7,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,756 miles

brake ballance near limit 24%

Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,708 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 6,708 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,679 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,550 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 6,550 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,364 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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BKA 74K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BKA 74K, 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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What year was BKA 74K registered?

BKA 74K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 15 September 1971.

Is BKA 74K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKA 74K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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