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BWP 144S

1977 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 144S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,437 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,256 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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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BWP 144S is a 1977 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 BWP 144S, 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 49 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 BWP 144S registered?

BWP 144S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1977.

Is BWP 144S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 144S shows 3 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.

Does BWP 144S have outstanding finance?

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