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BHW 230J

1971 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,405 mi
Last recorded4,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 230J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 4,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,000 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,129 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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BHW 230J is a 1971 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHW 230J, 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 BHW 230J registered?

BHW 230J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is BHW 230J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 230J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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