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BOT 161J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 161J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 62,182 miles

Front O/S Bump Stop Rubber Missing

Signs of leak gear oil l/h hub

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,677 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,677 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,362 miles

front susp v/low r/h bump stop poor codn

r/h rear bump stop missing

s/wheel screw missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,359 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 59,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,233 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,978 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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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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