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WAU 508J

1971 MG B

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,513 mi
Last recorded21,513 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAU 508J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 21,513 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,457 miles

O/S/F Inner Wing has corrosion hole (But NOT Structural)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of slight corrosion around Bodywork.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,452 miles

Offside Front has a corrosion hole however not structural

Offside rear brake slightly binding

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,218 miles

N/S/F Wing corroded.

N/S/R Wheelarch corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Slight corrosion to O/S/F Inner Wing.

Various areas of slight corrosion around Engine Bay.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Various areas of minor corrosion to Bodywork.

Various small scratches to Windscreen.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,478 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs scored.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Various areas of slight corrosion to Bodywork.

Various areas of slight corrosion to Engine Bay.

Various small scratches to Windscreen.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,857 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly scored.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Various Scratches to Windscreen.

Various areas of corrosion to Bodywork.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake travel high

slight noise osr wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,051 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,050 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

missfire from cold

n/s wiper split

rad in poor condition

slight play in handbrake mechanism

slight play in steering column

vaious corrosion

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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WAU 508J is a 1971 MG B in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WAU 508J, 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 WAU 508J registered?

WAU 508J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WAU 508J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAU 508J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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