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BNC 695M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,158 mi
Last recorded6,158 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 695M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 6,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 6,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 6,141 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 6,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 5,911 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 5,900 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2006 5,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 5,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

N/S washer jet not pionting at screen

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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BNC 695M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 BNC 695M, 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 52 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 BNC 695M registered?

BNC 695M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is BNC 695M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNC 695M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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