MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front O/S Bump Stop Rubber Missing
Signs of leak gear oil l/h hub
Rear Tyres Perished
O/S front bump Stop Loose
Signs of leak gear oil on rear l/h hub
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
O/S front bump Stop Loose
Signs of leak gear oil on rear l/h hub
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front susp v/low r/h bump stop poor codn
r/h rear bump stop missing
s/wheel screw missing
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front susp to low on bump stops
r/h rear bump stop missing
under body seams full sealers
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOT 161J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BOT 161J, 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 BOT 161J registered?
BOT 161J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 February 1971.
Is BOT 161J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BOT 161J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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