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BPK 295H

1970 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,228 mi
Last recorded13,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb Roadster31,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 295H
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 12,501 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,977 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 11,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 10,528 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 8,449 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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BPK 295H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 31,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPK 295H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPK 295H registered?

BPK 295H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 12 March 1970.

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