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WDG 860J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,927 mi
Last recorded86,927 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDG 860J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 86,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 86,745 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 May 2017 85,823 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 84,715 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,444 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shackle bushes worn

hand brake has a lot of free travel

n/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

prop shaft u/j worn

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in n/s/r leaf spring front eye bush

under body corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,444 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shackle bushes worn

hand brake has a lot of free travel

n/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

under body corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror looose

Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror looose

Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,600 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 77,600 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 23 May 2006 77,462 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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WDG 860J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDG 860J, 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

How do I check the history of WDG 860J?

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What year was WDG 860J registered?

WDG 860J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1971.

Is WDG 860J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDG 860J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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