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BAF 887K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 887K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,103 miles

Battery cage corroded

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,079 miles

oil leak from nearside rear hub

parking brake only just met requirements

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 87,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,845 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,845 miles

Front Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,793 miles

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

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear axle slight leak

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,793 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear axle slight leak

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,615 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,074 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,061 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,848 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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BAF 887K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAF 887K, 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 BAF 887K registered?

BAF 887K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1971.

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