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MG B

Blue · Petrol · 1971 · 1,798 cc

87 BNYMOT history

87 BNY is a blue petrol MG B first used on 1 Jan 1971. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
95,937 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
87 BNY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
1 Jan 1971
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

87 BNY was last recorded at 95,937 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,937 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,937 miles
  • 2017 – 90,889 miles
  • 2016 – 89,848 miles
  • 2015 – 89,007 miles
  • 2014 – 88,289 miles
  • 2013 – 86,749 miles
  • 2012 – 85,534 miles
  • 2011 – 84,882 miles
  • 2010 – 84,244 miles
  • 2009 – 83,217 miles
  • 2008 – 82,731 miles
  • 2007 – 81,745 miles
  • 2006 – 80,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,937 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    112393876288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,937 miles (+5,048)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    109366180954
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached link nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisy in operation (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisy in operation (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass90,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    610076864635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,889 miles (+1,041)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    647864774502
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass89,848 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    394165315131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,007 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    816038710309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    369854824423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,289 miles (+1,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    995143124240
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Fail86,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    147801223255
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass86,749 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    847721823255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,534 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    285552122246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    676483311203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,882 miles (+638)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    735753111247
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass84,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    324634710228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,244 miles (+1,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    832504710228
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass83,217 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    740730739255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,215 miles (+484)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,215 miles
    Test number
    323027119497
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,731 miles (+986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,731 miles
    Test number
    600898918230
    • NoteSlight lift in near side king pin/trunion

  19. Pass81,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    202171327216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,745 miles (+1,272)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    463781727238
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass80,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    133764566135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 87 BNY

What vehicle is registration 87 BNY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 87 BNY on a blue petrol MG B first used on 1 Jan 1971. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 87 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 87 BNY expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 87 BNY?
The MOT on 87 BNY expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 87 BNY done?
87 BNY was recorded at 95,937 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 808 miles a year.
Has 87 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 87 BNY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 87 BNY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 87 BNY find?
87 BNY passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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