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TJA 93J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 93J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 84,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 83,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 83,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 82,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 80,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 77,573 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 77,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,523 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,087 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 75,087 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 74,477 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 74,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 73,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,917 miles

Offside rear tyre has age cracks in the sidewall but not through to the cords

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,527 miles

Offsde rear tyre has age cracks in the side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,502 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre has age cracks in the side wallm not showing the cords

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,502 miles

Offside rear tyre has age cracks in the side wallm not showing the cords

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 69,828 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play.

Prop shaft U/J's are both heavily worn and need replacing.

Rear brakes have an imbalance.

Sign of a possible fuel leak from tank sender but no leak present at time of test.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,132 miles

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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TJA 93J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJA 93J, 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 TJA 93J registered?

TJA 93J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is TJA 93J safe to buy?

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