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CFD 616J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,470 mi
Last recorded11,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 616J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 11,470 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 11,462 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,274 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 10,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Check strap (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Check strap (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,789 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,789 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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CFD 616J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 616J, 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 616J registered?

CFD 616J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is CFD 616J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFD 616J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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