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EHX 600J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,276 mi
Last recorded11,276 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHX 600J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 11,276 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 11,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 11,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 9,895 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak from offside rear half shaft oil seal

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak from offside rear half shaft oil seal

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,985 miles

slight lift in front trunnions

Fail 9 Jun 2008 8,985 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

imbalance on rear brakes(o/s lazyest)

o/s/r brake back plate wet

slight lift in front trunnions

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,515 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 8,515 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in o/s/f lower trunnion

play in steering rack(o/s)

water pump leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2005 7,693 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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EHX 600J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHX 600J, 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 EHX 600J registered?

EHX 600J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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