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SJE 458K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,398 mi
Last recorded21,398 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJE 458K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 21,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 21,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,155 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,956 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,903 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 20,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,842 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 20,685 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,685 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,587 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter is perished & has a slight split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 20,152 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,545 miles

both front tyres are perished

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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SJE 458K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJE 458K, 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 SJE 458K registered?

SJE 458K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is SJE 458K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJE 458K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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