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MEF 11J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,180 mi
Last recorded18,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 11J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

battery insecure

chassis and under body repairs coverd over with under seal

corrosion under dash areas

electric wiring loose and outer covering deteriorating

hand brake lever has some side ways movement

near side and off side front lower wish bone inner bushes deteriorating and casatle nuts and split pinscorroding away

near side rear axle tie stap deteriorated

off side and near side rear under body/ chassis coverd in corrosion

slight play in near side rack tie rod

very slight play in near side and off side king pins

wires have been chaffing on fuewl pipe at rear

Fail 9 Jul 2012 18,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

battery insecure

chassis and under body repairs coverd over with under seal

corrosion under dash areas

near side and off side front lower wish bone inner bushes deteriorating and casatle nuts and split pinscorroding away

near side rear axle tie stap deteriorated

off side and near side rear under body/ chassis coverd in corrosion

off side front tyre under inflated

slight play in near side rack tie rod

very slight play in near side and off side king pins

wires have been chaffing on fuewl pipe at rear

Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

electrical wiring loose, close to steering column

front disc water shields corroded

front suspension lower arms and X-member corroded

front suspension,inner lower arm bushes worn

h/brake lever has some sideways movement

lift on o/s king pin

n/s/r axle strap deteriorated

seat bolt not fully tightened on each seat

steering column shaft rotates very close to chassis

underside corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,850 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs slightly corroding

front subfame corroding

osf and osr brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,883 miles

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

front brakes slightly holding on

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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MEF 11J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEF 11J, 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 MEF 11J registered?

MEF 11J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is MEF 11J safe to buy?

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