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EUU 40J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,464 mi
Last recorded19,464 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUU 40J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,607 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 61,566 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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EUU 40J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EUU 40J, 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 EUU 40J registered?

EUU 40J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 30 April 1971.

Is EUU 40J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUU 40J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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