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BAH 444J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,740 mi
Last recorded33,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 444J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 33,109 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

adjustment to handbrake travel

n/s headlamp pattern slightly dim

slight movement and lift in bottom links/kingpins

Fail 26 Apr 2018 33,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe from tank weeping (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

adjustment to handbrake travel

n/s headlamp pattern slightly dim

slight movement and lift in bottom links/kingpins

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,382 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lift in kingpins

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,352 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play and lift in front suspension joints

stains around fuel tank

uneven rear brake application

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,629 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight lift in kingpins

slight weep on o/s/r shocker

uneven rear brake application

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,977 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight movement in front propshaft joint

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,601 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect weep around fuel tank pipe/union

Pass 6 Apr 2012 29,586 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

weep around fuel tank union

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,159 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

slight lift in n/s kingpin

slight play in both lower trunions

suspect weep around fuel pipe union on tank

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,730 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

slight lift in n/s kingpin

slight play in propshaft joints

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,934 miles

slight play in steering colum

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket splitting

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

slight play in steering column bush

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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BAH 444J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAH 444J, 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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BAH 444J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is BAH 444J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 444J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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