MOT Status
ValidMileage
3,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEW 500J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 OEW 500J, 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
How do I check the history of OEW 500J?
You can check the full history of OEW 500J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OEW 500J registered?
OEW 500J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1971.
Is OEW 500J safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEW 500J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OEW 500J have outstanding finance?
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