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MBJ 514K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,547 mi
Last recorded33,547 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 514K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,426 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 3,374 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,867 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,867 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 94,375 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 92,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MBJ 514K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MBJ 514K, 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 MBJ 514K registered?

MBJ 514K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is MBJ 514K safe to buy?

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