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WLJ 860K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,174 mi
Last recorded91,174 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 860K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,090 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,048 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,048 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,022 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,018 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 29 Feb 2016 89,018 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,967 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,714 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,135 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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WLJ 860K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WLJ 860K, 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 WLJ 860K registered?

WLJ 860K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is WLJ 860K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 860K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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