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ETD 373J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETD 373J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,352 miles

Offside Rear road wheel spokes loose

Fail 29 Aug 2024 87,351 miles

Braking system leaking hose / servo (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel spokes loose

Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 86,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle check straps perished

Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,007 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,007 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS PERISH CRACKS IN THE TREAD.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,313 miles

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

centre exhaust insecure,done.

front o/s pads 4 mm.front n/s pads 2 mm.

some wear of the front discs.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,755 miles

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

slight runout of the front discs.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight runout of the front discs.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,473 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,018 miles

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

seat belts twisted,restricting there operation,done.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,018 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

seat belts twisted,restricting there operation,done.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,654 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 80,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,373 miles

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

slight play to front propshaft joint

Fail 26 Jun 2007 79,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse lamps inop.

some play in n/s/f hub bearing,and some play in o/s/f kingpin.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,986 miles

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

reverse lamps inop.

some play in n/s/f hub bearing,and some play in o/s/f kingpin.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 79,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corosion of o/s jacking point.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,478 miles

some corosion of o/s jacking point.

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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ETD 373J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ETD 373J, 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 ETD 373J registered?

ETD 373J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is ETD 373J safe to buy?

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