MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Main battery cable (4.11 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Rubbing on propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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244 CLY is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 244 CLY, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 244 CLY registered?
244 CLY is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is 244 CLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for 244 CLY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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