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OFM 240K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 240K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,025 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,788 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,610 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 42,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,671 miles

Main beam warning lamp dim but visible

Many underside weld repairs

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody pannells have been fitted, weld runs and gaps to original seams

Pass 28 May 2014 38,572 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,476 miles

Both rear leaf springs starting to weaken

Engine idle speed slightly high

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in both front steering trunions

Slight play in offside of steering rack

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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OFM 240K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OFM 240K, 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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What year was OFM 240K registered?

OFM 240K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OFM 240K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 240K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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