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BRP 61K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,980 mi
Last recorded1,980 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 61K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 1,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 1,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 1,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 1,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 1,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 1,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,093 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 1,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 1,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 757 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 402 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 228 miles

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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BRP 61K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRP 61K, 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 55 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 BRP 61K registered?

BRP 61K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is BRP 61K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 61K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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