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GLM 529J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,633 mi
Last recorded86,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLM 529J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 81,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 80,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 79,417 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind but not Significant

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 79,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind but not Significant

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 78,689 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 78,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

new floor pans fitted and sealed in unable to see welds

o/s front inner sill corroded

rear axle o/s strap broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,030 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs corroded

fuel tank starting to corrode

nearside battery box starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside and nearside rear inner wings starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance and nearside grabs slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs corroded

fuel tank starting to corrode

nearside battery box starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside and nearside rear inner wings starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance and nearside grabs slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 77,095 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 77,094 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust clamp broken

front brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs corroded

indicators pulsing?

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,809 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

Fail 25 May 2011 76,809 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front coil springs starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,117 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,117 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,972 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly after parking brake released

outer steering wheel cover deteriorated

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,622 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bush

wear in nearside king pin near to limit

Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bush

wear in nearside king pin near to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,812 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in nearside front king pin

Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside front king pin

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,081 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

fuel pump damp?

nearside front tyre worn near to limit

rear brakes slightly out of balance and nearside grabs slightly

slight wear in nearside king pin

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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GLM 529J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GLM 529J, 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 GLM 529J registered?

GLM 529J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is GLM 529J safe to buy?

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