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SJO 756J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,435 mi
Last recorded45,435 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 756J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 45,330 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 45,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles underside covered in underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,105 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 44,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all tyres slightly perishing

undersill coating obscuring testers view

Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,944 miles

all tyres perished

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

slight oil leaks

under sill coating obscuring testers view

Fail 14 Nov 2017 42,944 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam switch faulty(permanently on main beam when dip beam switched on) (1.7.5c)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam switch (1.7.1)

all tyres perished

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

slight oil leaks

under sill coating obscuring testers view

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

all tyres perishing

slight oil leaks

under sill covering view to lower components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,710 miles

Extensive welding repairs noted throughout under body of vehicle and covered in under seal

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,418 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,311 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

o/s inner/lower sill slightly corroded

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering rack/arms

vehicle floor covered by underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

advise both front brakes slightly binding

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

advise gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,399 miles

rear wheel arch repair panels tack welded

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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SJO 756J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJO 756J, 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 SJO 756J?

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What year was SJO 756J registered?

SJO 756J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is SJO 756J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJO 756J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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