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SFC 838J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,931 mi
Last recorded35,931 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 838J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 30,373 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 30,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,944 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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SFC 838J 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 62.5%.

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 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 SFC 838J, 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 SFC 838J?

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What year was SFC 838J registered?

SFC 838J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is SFC 838J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 838J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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