MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Offside Front has a corrosion hole however not structural
Offside rear brake slightly binding
engine oil leak
rear diff oil leak
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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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.
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WAU 508J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.
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