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BHH 79J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,152 mi
Last recorded71,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 79J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

floor section corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,017 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

age cracks offside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing not checked

under floor section corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 70,428 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BHH 79J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BHH 79J, 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 BHH 79J registered?

BHH 79J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is BHH 79J safe to buy?

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