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BPL 575H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,648 mi
Last recorded1,648 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 575H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 1,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear park & service brake low reading

Fail 5 Sep 2011 579 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear park & service brake low reading

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 99,796 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,220 miles

movement in n/s/f king pin

n/s floor corroded

n/s rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,220 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

movement in n/s/f king pin

n/s floor corroded

n/s rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,465 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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BPL 575H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BPL 575H, 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

How do I check the history of BPL 575H?

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What year was BPL 575H registered?

BPL 575H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1970.

Is BPL 575H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPL 575H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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