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BVK 50J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVK 50J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,063 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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BVK 50J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVK 50J, 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

How do I check the history of BVK 50J?

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What year was BVK 50J registered?

BVK 50J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is BVK 50J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVK 50J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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