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WON 512J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,708 mi
Last recorded38,708 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWON 512J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,623 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 35,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,733 miles

All tyres fitted with tubes but has tubeless tyres, would advise to have corrected.

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,672 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres fitted with tubes but has tubeless tyres, would advise to have corrected.

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F outer brake pad getting low

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,107 miles

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

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

battery tray loose

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism functioning as intended but stiff to move

gearbox box leak

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted and could rub on suspension arm

rear diff leak

smell fuel but no signs of a leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine revs seems low

Fail 21 Jul 2011 31,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine revs seems low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight fluid leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,028 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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WON 512J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WON 512J, 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 WON 512J registered?

WON 512J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is WON 512J safe to buy?

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