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BPK 741H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,497 mi
Last recorded24,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 741H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,497 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 24,420 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 23,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 9,670 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 9,637 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 6,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 6,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 6,080 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper rubbers torn

Fail 31 May 2014 6,072 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,788 miles

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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BPK 741H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 BPK 741H, 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 56 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 BPK 741H registered?

BPK 741H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is BPK 741H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPK 741H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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