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BKV 61T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,996 mi
Last recorded80,996 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 61T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 80,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 80,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise body floor has had extensive welding repairs in the past which is or has started to corrode

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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BKV 61T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKV 61T, 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 48 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 BKV 61T registered?

BKV 61T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BKV 61T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKV 61T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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