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SJE 462K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,560 mi
Last recorded11,560 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJE 462K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 11,560 miles

Offside wiper blade split

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2016 11,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 11,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,846 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

n/s/f chassis corroded

propshaft bearing has slight play

speedo cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

n/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/r brake pipe slightly twisted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 10,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 10,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f of floor corroded out of prescribed area

o/s/r brake pipe twisted

Pass 15 May 2009 9,740 miles

handbrake ratchet worn

rear shock arms have slight play

rear shocks slight misting of oil

Pass 16 May 2008 9,103 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 8,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

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 462K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 462K, 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 462K registered?

SJE 462K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is SJE 462K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJE 462K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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