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EVB 419J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,968 mi
Last recorded25,968 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVB 419J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 25,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,561 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 23,191 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 22,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,556 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 22,552 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,788 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight movement and noise from O/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 21,341 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight movement in O/S/F suspension bottom joint.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,341 miles

Slight movement in O/S/F suspension bottom joint.

Pass 7 May 2008 20,855 miles

Movement in O/S/R shock absorber top link bush.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,070 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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EVB 419J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EVB 419J, 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 EVB 419J registered?

EVB 419J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is EVB 419J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVB 419J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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