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CNW 912J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,588 mi
Last recorded35,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNW 912J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,588 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,213 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,595 miles

O/S headlamp aim borderline min

Oil leak

Slight play in both front suspension king pins

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,156 miles

off side front brake pipe to near side front slightly oval

Fail 4 Sep 2014 34,156 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side front brake pipe to near side front slightly oval

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,268 miles

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

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

off side to near side front brake pipe slightly oval

Fail 3 Sep 2013 33,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side to near side front brake pipe slightly oval

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,768 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,713 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,214 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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 912J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 912J, 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

How do I check the history of CNW 912J?

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What year was CNW 912J registered?

CNW 912J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is CNW 912J safe to buy?

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