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SFC 820J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,464 mi
Last recorded21,464 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 820J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 21,464 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 21,238 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 21,236 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration engine's running mixture is too rich (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 20,275 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 20,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken r/h front spring broken failed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 18,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 16,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 13,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,100 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 10,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 5,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,990 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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SFC 820J 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 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 SFC 820J, 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 SFC 820J?

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What year was SFC 820J registered?

SFC 820J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is SFC 820J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 820J 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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