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LLR 231K

1971 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

47,318 mi
Last recorded47,318 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLR 231K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,318 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

corrosion nearside and offside front inner wing / outriggers

Fail 12 Oct 2016 47,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion nearside and offside front inner wing / outriggers

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,795 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

corrosion to the front of both sill areas

Fail 5 Oct 2015 46,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

corrosion to the front of both sill areas

Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,691 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,691 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 46,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,580 miles

Bonnet stay not connected to body

Early corrosion to both o/s and n/s front floor pans

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s rear spring hanger bushes

early corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in lower steering u/j

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,580 miles

Bonnet stay not connected to body

Early corrosion to both o/s and n/s front floor pans

Slight play in o/s and n/s rear spring hanger bushes

early corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in lower steering u/j

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,363 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,363 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to both front inner wings

N/S mirror missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R axle check strap broken

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,861 miles

Engine oil leak

Handbrake travel high

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in steering rack both side

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,855 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Handbrake travel high

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in steering rack both side

Surface corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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LLR 231K is a 1971 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 LLR 231K, 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 LLR 231K registered?

LLR 231K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LLR 231K safe to buy?

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