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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear Slight brake bind but not Significant
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
front brakes slightly out of balance
front coil springs corroded
oil leak
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
front coil springs starting to corrode
oil leak
rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test
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
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
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
rear brakes slightly out of balance
slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bush
wear in nearside king pin near to limit
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
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar bushes
slight wear in nearside front king pin
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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