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EYE 450J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,786 mi
Last recorded11,786 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 450J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,201 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perished

nearside king-pin worn

nearside rear tyre perished close to ply/cords

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Pass 30 May 2014 10,030 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 9,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,729 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 8,716 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,060 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 450J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 450J, 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 450J registered?

EYE 450J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is EYE 450J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYE 450J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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