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WDD 260J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,538 mi
Last recorded30,538 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDD 260J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 30,538 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,862 miles

wing inner liners fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,773 miles

corrosion to osf wing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 27,745 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to o/s/f wing lower

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f wing lower pannel (BORDERLINE)

drivers seat back support loose but secure

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing screen & not affecting drivers view or vision of the road

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,885 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,884 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,762 miles

slight play in n/s trunnion

slight play in o/s trunnion

Fail 15 Aug 2011 22,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s trunnion

slight play in o/s trunnion

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,804 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 19,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in n/s o/s trunnions

Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,325 miles

slight play in n/s o/s trunnions

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,970 miles

handbrake lever play

Fail 12 Aug 2008 16,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake lever play

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,684 miles

handbrake lever play

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,755 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 13,191 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 11,755 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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WDD 260J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WDD 260J, 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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What year was WDD 260J registered?

WDD 260J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WDD 260J safe to buy?

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