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CAE 48J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1768cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

28,973 mi
Last recorded28,973 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAE 48J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,768cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 28,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake binding both wheels (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2016 27,706 miles

vehicle has light corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,530 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 26,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,266 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 26,266 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,190 miles

lift in both side front king pins

Fail 15 Jun 2010 25,190 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

lift in both side front king pins

Fail 16 Apr 2010 25,089 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S sill rusted behind rear of wing , not within prescibed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,358 miles

ALL SUSPENSION RUBBERS GETTING POOR.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,315 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 24,171 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 24,107 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs getting weak

steering rack has slight play o/s and slightly noiset

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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CAE 48J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,768cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CAE 48J, 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 CAE 48J registered?

CAE 48J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is CAE 48J safe to buy?

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