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BAE 292J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,445 mi
Last recorded55,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 292J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,330 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,994 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 54,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 54,864 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 54,859 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,773 miles

slight corrosion to floor and chassis areas

Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,766 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to floor and chassis areas

Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,745 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,715 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 54,638 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 54,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 54,540 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BAE 292J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BAE 292J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAE 292J registered?

BAE 292J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BAE 292J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAE 292J shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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