MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine leaking oil
gearbox rear mountings deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed at rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill closing panels holed at rear spring front mounting area (2.4.A.3)
engine leaking oil
gearbox rear mountings deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play upper trunion swivel (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play trunoin swivel and bush (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
oil leak from rear differential
water pump leaking coolant
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both low readings (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play upper trunion swivel (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play trunoin swivel and bush (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
oil leak from rear differential
water pump leaking coolant
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil on engine and gearbox
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near rear shocker top mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near rear spring front mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil on engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coolant stain on waterpump
gearbox rear mountings getting weak
nearside rear chassis holed at shock absorber top mounting area
offside front headlamp aim slightly blurry
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coolant stain on waterpump
gearbox rear mountings getting weak
nearside rear chassis holed at shock absorber top mounting area
offside front headlamp aim slightly blurry
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front engine mounting getting weak
offside rear hub oil seal leaking
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside headlight aim blury
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
batteries low in voltage
indicators flash slower on engine tickover
n/s rear brake binding slightly
o/s headlamp lens slightly mis-aligned
o/s rear handbrake lower reading and both handbrakes do not lock
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s rear brake back plate wet with oil
slight play in both propshaft universal joints
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
both rear axle check straps starting to split
front no plate starting to fade
slight play in o/s front lower trunion
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MDH 979J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 MDH 979J, 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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MDH 979J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 27 May 1971.
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