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BUA 348J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,607 mi
Last recorded18,607 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 348J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 18,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 17,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 15,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,632 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,706 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 9,691 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,139 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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BUA 348J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BUA 348J, 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.

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What year was BUA 348J registered?

BUA 348J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is BUA 348J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUA 348J shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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