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EDJ 131J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,327 mi
Last recorded1,327 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDJ 131J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 1,327 miles

front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2013 439 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 99,945 miles

battery insecure

Fail 18 May 2012 99,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 98,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 May 2010 98,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EDJ 131J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EDJ 131J, 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 EDJ 131J?

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What year was EDJ 131J registered?

EDJ 131J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is EDJ 131J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDJ 131J shows 9 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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