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WDD 722J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDD 722J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,890 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all corroded areas marked with yellow chalk.

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 722J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 722J, 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 WDD 722J registered?

WDD 722J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WDD 722J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDD 722J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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