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EUW 6J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,853 mi
Last recorded41,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUW 6J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 41,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 41,019 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BRAKES IN DORMENT CONDITION WITH STIFF B/PEDAL AND POOR REAR PERFORMANCE POOR WIPER CLEARANCE STONE DAMAGE TO SCREEN PLAY STARTING IN STEERING RACK

O/S/FRONT TO BACK ALSO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE TREAT ASAP FRONT DISCS PITTED

Fail 21 Jun 2006 40,994 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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EUW 6J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUW 6J, 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 EUW 6J?

You can check the full history of EUW 6J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUW 6J registered?

EUW 6J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is EUW 6J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUW 6J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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