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CNW 910J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,857 mi
Last recorded35,857 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNW 910J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 35,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 35,786 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION / STEERING JOINTS

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY PAINTED & GREASED

Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,432 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

steering rack has slight play at inner fixings

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,342 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,178 miles

corrosion on near side front lower suspention arm very borderline

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,368 miles

Advise exhaust system blowing

Advise movement felt in offside rear wheel bearing

Advise movement in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Advise movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Advise movement in steering column top bearing

Advise oil leak on rear diff and gear box

Advise underbody heavily undersealed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,640 miles

earth fault on near side rear lights borderline

Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

earth fault on near side rear lights borderline

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 23,989 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 23,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside front brake hose tight on full lock

propshaft rear u j insecure

slight lift in both front king pins

some wear in offside front anti roll bar mounting

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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CNW 910J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CNW 910J, 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 CNW 910J registered?

CNW 910J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is CNW 910J safe to buy?

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