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BKJ 888K

1971 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKJ 888K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,388 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged -Both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged -Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,001 miles

central exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 66,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,380 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis rear spring mount fouling chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis rear spring fouling chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,494 miles

slight play in nearside front upper and lower trunnions

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished in treads/on sidewalls - early replacement recommended

slight play in front trunnions

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,042 miles

nearside rear tyre perished in treads/on sidewalls - early replacement recommended

slight play in front trunnions

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,704 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,899 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

aadvise there si a 19% inbalance on the rear service brakes when apllied together

advise there is a 15% inbalance on the front service brakes when applied together

Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,470 miles

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

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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BKJ 888K is a 1971 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BKJ 888K, 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 BKJ 888K registered?

BKJ 888K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is BKJ 888K safe to buy?

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