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BDU 654K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

241 mi
Last recorded241 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDU 654K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 241 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 99,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 99,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 21 May 2014 98,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 97,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,833 miles

N.S.Front suspension bump stop missing.

N.S/O.S.Front king pins have slight movement.

N.S/O.S.Rear leaf springs look dry and rusty.

O.S.Front floor starting to corrode.

O.S.Front inner wheel arch sheild cover corroded.

O.S.Front wing bottom corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N.S.Front suspension bump stop missing.

N.S/O.S.Front king pins have slight movement.

N.S/O.S.Rear leaf springs look dry and rusty.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O.S.Front floor starting to corrode.

O.S.Front inner wheel arch sheild cover corroded.

O.S.Front wing bottom corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,170 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2009 95,553 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 93,787 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 93,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 91,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 90,108 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BDU 654K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BDU 654K, 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 BDU 654K registered?

BDU 654K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1971.

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