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SKU 90J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,036 mi
Last recorded9,036 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKU 90J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 9,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 8,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 8,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 8,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 8,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 7,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 6,699 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 6,699 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 6,528 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 6,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SKU 90J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKU 90J, 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 SKU 90J?

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What year was SKU 90J registered?

SKU 90J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is SKU 90J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKU 90J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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