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WAR 222J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,996 mi
Last recorded19,996 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 222J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 19,996 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

battery tray corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,076 miles

corrosion on o/s middle chassis

o/s/f flexy brake pipe worn

rear fuel pipes insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2017 19,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking sender (7.2.3)

corrosion on o/s middle chassis

rear fuel pipes insecure

wear in o/s/f upper link arm bush

wear in o/s/r spring mount bolt

Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,835 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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WAR 222J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WAR 222J, 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 WAR 222J?

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What year was WAR 222J registered?

WAR 222J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is WAR 222J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 222J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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