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OEW 500J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,456 mi
Last recorded3,456 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 500J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 3,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 2,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 2,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2014 2,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 2,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 2,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 2,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 2,467 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 2,458 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,294 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 2,292 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 2,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,727 miles

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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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?

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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.

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