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WOP 657J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,967 mi
Last recorded56,967 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOP 657J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,967 miles

Bottom hose to radiator leaking coolant

Offside Sill, slight corrosion, rear wheel arch area.

Water pump leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 55,043 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,873 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 52,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,692 miles

nearside rear brake back plate wet

slight lift both front kingpins

Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear brake back plate wet

slight lift both front kingpins

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 44,418 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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WOP 657J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WOP 657J, 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 WOP 657J registered?

WOP 657J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is WOP 657J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOP 657J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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