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BHJ 392J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,615 mi
Last recorded66,615 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 392J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,615 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 66,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,530 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip, zone A of windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,411 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

small chip within zone A of windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,086 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,107 miles

Gearbox slight oil leak

Engine sump sight oil leak

Offside rear suspension damper slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,843 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,708 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 60,354 miles

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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BHJ 392J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BHJ 392J, 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 BHJ 392J registered?

BHJ 392J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is BHJ 392J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 392J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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