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BWD 149J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,380 mi
Last recorded15,380 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 149J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 15,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 14,959 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 14,151 miles

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 13,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 10,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 4,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 3,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 2,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,263 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 9,262 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,007 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 42,998 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,856 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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BWD 149J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BWD 149J, 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 BWD 149J registered?

BWD 149J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1971.

Is BWD 149J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWD 149J shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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