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OJY 4K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,751 mi
Last recorded64,751 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 4K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2022 64,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion on chassis and panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in both front axle suspension trunnions

Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,783 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play in front axle suspension trunnions

slightly damp at steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,716 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in both front axle suspension trunnions

play in both rear axle wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bind on offside rear brake / advise attention

both head light patterns poor

indicators slightly slow on tickover

operation poor on nearside washer jet

play in front axle suspension trunnions

splits in front of rear axle spring eye bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play in front axle trunnions

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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OJY 4K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJY 4K, 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

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What year was OJY 4K registered?

OJY 4K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OJY 4K safe to buy?

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