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NWH 844J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,517 mi
Last recorded71,517 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWH 844J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected coil wiring on steering (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure in two places (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,553 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 67,326 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2016 67,326 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under body seal

Pass 14 May 2014 66,053 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 65,346 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 65,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,652 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end "clunks" on lock to lock check.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 65,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end "clunks" on lock to lock check.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,506 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake flexi-hose fowling subframe when on lock

play in both sides of the steering rack

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,180 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey on rotation

slight play prop shaft rear u/j

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,055 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness nearside rear hub

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,396 miles

front number plate damaged / still secure and clear

Fail 10 Jul 2006 58,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NWH 844J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NWH 844J, 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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NWH 844J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1971.

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