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BNT 698K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,667 mi
Last recorded49,667 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 698K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,237 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,850 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,713 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BNT 698K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 BNT 698K, 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 54 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 BNT 698K registered?

BNT 698K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is BNT 698K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 698K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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