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1 ENR

1971 MG B Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,709 mi
Last recorded11,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ENR
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,709 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside steering rack damp

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot floor corroded

front number plate damaged

underside corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 22 Mar 2016 11,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot floor corroded

front number plate damaged

underside corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,746 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both inner & outer sill,s

corrosion to both rear chassis rail,s & all floor pan,s & both rear inner wheel arch,s

front number plate damaged

offside front headlamp on it,s lower limit

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front /rear fuel pipes

general corrosion underneath + heavily undersealed

o/s headlamp reflector faded

rear shockabsorbers getting weak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 10,407 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front /rear fuel pipes

general corrosion underneath + heavily undersealed

o/s headlamp reflector faded

rear shockabsorbers getting weak

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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1 ENR is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 ENR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 ENR is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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