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EYE 441J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,161 mi
Last recorded53,161 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 441J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,159 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Several places under passenger and drivers seats (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,148 miles

both floor to sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded near leaf spring hangers

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,930 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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EYE 441J is a 1971 MG B in Red 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 EYE 441J, 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 EYE 441J registered?

EYE 441J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is EYE 441J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYE 441J 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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