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SJO 842K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,527 mi
Last recorded38,527 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 842K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 38,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside steering rack gaiter split open leaking fluid and allowing ingress of dirt

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine and gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 38,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter split open leaking fluid and allowing ingress of dirt

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine and gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,928 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,139 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,880 miles

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

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

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 842K 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 842K, 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 SJO 842K registered?

SJO 842K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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