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TLL 21M

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLL 21M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,391 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,389 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,642 miles

slight lift at offside and nearside front kingpins

underbody is heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,641 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight lift at offside and nearside front kingpins

underbody is heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,299 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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TLL 21M is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TLL 21M, 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 TLL 21M?

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What year was TLL 21M registered?

TLL 21M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TLL 21M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLL 21M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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