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TMW 502J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,074 mi
Last recorded58,074 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 502J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,020 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 53,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,382 miles

o/s n/s front king pins slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,173 miles

o/s n/s door mirrors missing

Oil leak

front number plate slightly detereated

Pass 29 May 2009 50,765 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,744 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,316 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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TMW 502J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMW 502J, 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 TMW 502J registered?

TMW 502J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is TMW 502J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMW 502J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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