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EYR 45J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,745 mi
Last recorded83,745 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYR 45J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,207 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 83,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 82,676 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 82,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,382 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,111 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 81,736 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 81,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,021 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,647 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,254 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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EYR 45J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYR 45J, 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 EYR 45J?

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What year was EYR 45J registered?

EYR 45J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is EYR 45J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYR 45J shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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