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KJC 74J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,061 mi
Last recorded30,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJC 74J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,061 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,000 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

corrosion on n/s/r inner sill to arch

o/s/r outer arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r outerarch corroded

underbody hevily undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer rigger slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,873 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,129 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 28,129 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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KJC 74J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJC 74J, 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 KJC 74J registered?

KJC 74J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is KJC 74J safe to buy?

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