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BKS 714W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,532 mi
Last recorded21,532 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKS 714W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 21,073 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 21,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,034 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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BKS 714W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 BKS 714W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BKS 714W?

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What year was BKS 714W registered?

BKS 714W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is BKS 714W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKS 714W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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