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BVA 848J

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,199 mi
Last recorded48,199 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVA 848J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 48,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 47,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 46,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 45,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak -bottom radiator hose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,963 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 44,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,512 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 43,934 miles

Brake has no servo assistance no servo dip (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,479 miles

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,232 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,638 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,796 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BVA 848J is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVA 848J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVA 848J registered?

BVA 848J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 May 1971.

Is BVA 848J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVA 848J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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