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MNP 260K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,351 mi
Last recorded40,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNP 260K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,351 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

clutch flexy hose split/deteriated

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hose to clutch slave cylinder split/showing cord

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,868 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,537 miles

rear fuel pipe very corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,383 miles

o/s and n/s rear quarter panel lowers deteriorated around cill panel seams

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

ns and os front kingpins/trunions have slight play

ns and os rear upper inner sill front of arche corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,497 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,497 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns and os front trunians have slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,158 miles

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

offside front trunnion lower has small amount of play

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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MNP 260K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MNP 260K, 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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MNP 260K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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