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BPA 785H

1970 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,760 mi
Last recorded67,760 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 785H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013
Pass 9 Aug 2012

under body is heavily covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jan 2011 67,759 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2011 67,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,759 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 67,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2007 67,750 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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BPA 785H is a 1970 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 BPA 785H, 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 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPA 785H registered?

BPA 785H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BPA 785H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 785H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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