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OVW 545K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,111 mi
Last recorded26,111 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 545K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 26,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 25,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 25,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 25,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 24,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 24,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,237 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 24,235 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 20,940 miles

windscreen wiper rubbers perished.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,241 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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OVW 545K 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 OVW 545K, 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 OVW 545K registered?

OVW 545K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is OVW 545K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVW 545K 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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