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BKO 339K

1971 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,902 mi
Last recorded18,902 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKO 339K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 18,902 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion out side prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 18,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion out side prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 18,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills have been repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaf spring heavy rust (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem is cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has been repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaf spring rusted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 18,494 miles

All position lamps not working side lights front and rear not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills have been repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaf spring heavy rust (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem is cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has been repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaf spring rusted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 18,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,966 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 17,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,713 miles

slight inbalance rear brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,713 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,493 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 17,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 17,087 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/srear check strap braking up

play in front suspension

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s rack joint

rear axle n/s check strap deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2007 14,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s rack joint

rear axle n/s check strap deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BKO 339K 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKO 339K, 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.

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BKO 339K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 December 1971.

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