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GLB 130J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,677 mi
Last recorded17,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 130J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 17,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,471 miles

very bad oil leak from possible oil cooler pipes by oil filter housing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 17,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper also fouling windscreen top edge and stopping operation (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

very bad oil leak from possible oil cooler pipes by oil filter housing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,368 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,359 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 17,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,013 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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GLB 130J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GLB 130J, 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 GLB 130J registered?

GLB 130J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is GLB 130J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLB 130J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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