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WBH 486J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,101 mi
Last recorded65,101 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBH 486J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,101 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,946 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,442 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 57,438 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WBH 486J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBH 486J, 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 WBH 486J registered?

WBH 486J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is WBH 486J safe to buy?

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