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BLG 589K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 589K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 94,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 94,745 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,727 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,643 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 94,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,182 miles

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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BLG 589K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BLG 589K, 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 BLG 589K registered?

BLG 589K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1971.

Is BLG 589K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 589K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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