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ETB 147J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETB 147J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 39,520 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 39,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,809 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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ETB 147J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ETB 147J, 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

How do I check the history of ETB 147J?

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What year was ETB 147J registered?

ETB 147J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1971.

Is ETB 147J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETB 147J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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