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DEA 816J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,162 mi
Last recorded12,162 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEA 816J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,333 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 9,552 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when wheel is rotated

very slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,888 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre perishing

slight wear offside front trunion

Pass 14 May 2012 7,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,264 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 6,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,377 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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DEA 816J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEA 816J, 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 DEA 816J registered?

DEA 816J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DEA 816J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEA 816J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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