MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brakes on limit of imbalance 25%
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight rear brake imbalance
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
advise nearside front backplate corroding
advise nearside rear bump stop corroding
advise offside and nearside front bumpstops missing adequate clearance
advise various areas of repair to un derside appear of poor quality unable to detain aspect of repair to full extent
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARE 995J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ARE 995J, 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 ARE 995J registered?
ARE 995J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1971.
Is ARE 995J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARE 995J shows 18 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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