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LSY 363J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,031 mi
Last recorded51,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSY 363J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 50,908 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,584 miles

Centre Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,751 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,747 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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LSY 363J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LSY 363J, 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 LSY 363J registered?

LSY 363J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1971.

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