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WON 486J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,302 mi
Last recorded24,302 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWON 486J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 24,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 23,766 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only Partially working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 20,822 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 19,108 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 19,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,548 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 18,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 18,134 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 18,127 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,595 miles

slight play n/s front hub

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,808 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

thottle stick

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,087 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 May 2006 13,155 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

wear nearside kin pin

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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WON 486J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WON 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 WON 486J registered?

WON 486J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is WON 486J safe to buy?

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