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BNW 561J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,144 mi
Last recorded23,144 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNW 561J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,368 miles

both front hub bearings starting to rumble

Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,398 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,143 miles

near side rear hand brake pivot partialy siezed inside drum

slight play in off side front king pin bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,272 miles

advise handbrake travel

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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BNW 561J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 BNW 561J, 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 55 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 BNW 561J registered?

BNW 561J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is BNW 561J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNW 561J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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