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BKJ 400K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,746 mi
Last recorded48,746 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKJ 400K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Slight coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,683 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,637 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 6,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 3,211 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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BKJ 400K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BKJ 400K, 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 BKJ 400K registered?

BKJ 400K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is BKJ 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKJ 400K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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