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BJU 321K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,439 mi
Last recorded63,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJU 321K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,830 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,536 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering rack boots damp.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,426 miles

advise hanbrake stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,062 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,061 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,956 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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BJU 321K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJU 321K, 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 BJU 321K registered?

BJU 321K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is BJU 321K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJU 321K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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