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BPA 886H

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,071 mi
Last recorded8,071 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 886H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 8,071 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 8,071 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 6,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 6,172 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 886H is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 886H, 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.

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What year was BPA 886H registered?

BPA 886H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BPA 886H safe to buy?

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