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BON 996K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,456 mi
Last recorded52,456 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 996K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,456 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 52,453 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,212 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 52,212 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure fouling rear axle component (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 51,727 miles

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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BON 996K is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BON 996K, 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 BON 996K registered?

BON 996K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BON 996K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BON 996K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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