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COJ 876V

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 876V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 75,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 74,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,153 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,153 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 65,263 miles

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

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

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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COJ 876V is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 COJ 876V, 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 COJ 876V?

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What year was COJ 876V registered?

COJ 876V is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is COJ 876V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COJ 876V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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