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MGB 711G

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,882 mi
Last recorded33,882 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 711G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 33,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,577 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 131,244 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,970 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,989 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 26,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,182 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 24,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,864 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 22,277 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,646 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 19,646 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 18,689 miles

Exhaust blowing lightly

Light play within nearside rear wheel

Pass 30 May 2006 17,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MGB 711G is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGB 711G, 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 MGB 711G registered?

MGB 711G is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is MGB 711G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 711G shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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