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BWN 200K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,822 mi
Last recorded54,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWN 200K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,918 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,767 miles

Offside Rear slight leak from petrol pump

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,443 miles

slight fuel leak from petrol pump

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,651 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 51,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,844 miles

age cracking close to rims of outter walls of all four tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2006 50,844 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

age cracking close to rim on all four tyres starting

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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BWN 200K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWN 200K, 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 BWN 200K registered?

BWN 200K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is BWN 200K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWN 200K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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