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EYH 412J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYH 412J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,705 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 60,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,264 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when the wheel is rotated

Slight wear/side to side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,264 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when the wheel is rotated

Slight wear/side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,962 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,194 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight wear in nearside top trunion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,398 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight lift nearside king pin

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,821 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on offside rear sill panel

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,482 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,255 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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EYH 412J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EYH 412J, 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 EYH 412J registered?

EYH 412J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1971.

Is EYH 412J safe to buy?

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