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CFD 404J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,240 mi
Last recorded37,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 404J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 37,240 miles

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox/rear diff ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,126 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose in arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,834 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,833 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,773 miles

nearside rear axle has slight fluid leak to braking system

Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear axle has slight fluid leak to braking system

Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,708 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 5,910 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 5,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 3,849 miles

Dampness noted on inner nearside rear backplate.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 3,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Dampness noted on inner nearside rear brake backplate.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 1,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body sits low on offside rear

slight corrosion on rear of nearside sill

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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CFD 404J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CFD 404J, 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 CFD 404J registered?

CFD 404J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is CFD 404J safe to buy?

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