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REB 892J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,708 mi
Last recorded12,708 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 892J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 12,708 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 10,363 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 10,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2015 10,361 miles

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

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,354 miles

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

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

Pass 20 May 2013 10,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 10,341 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 10,220 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,198 miles

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

slight lift/play in both front trunun bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2011 10,198 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight lift/play in both front trunun bushes

Pass 8 May 2009 10,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,124 miles

both front brake discs corroding and pitting slightly.

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in both rear leaf spring bushes.

slihght noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 14 May 2008 10,124 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroding and pitting slightly.

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in both rear leaf spring bushes.

slihght noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,113 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitting slightly.

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

slight play in both rear leaf spring bushes.

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 May 2006 10,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 10,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

slight play in both front truniun bushes.

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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REB 892J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 REB 892J, 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 REB 892J registered?

REB 892J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 26 May 1971.

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