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BUE 425J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,785 mi
Last recorded31,785 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 425J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 31,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE CLOSE TO EXHAUST

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE CLOSE TO EXHAUST.

Fail 4 Apr 2024 31,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE CLOSE TO EXHAUST

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE CLOSE TO EXHAUST.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 30,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal soft

Fail 20 Sep 2021 30,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal soft

Fail 22 Jul 2021 30,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,050 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working when all the lights are in use (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

reversing lights staying on

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake only just meet requirements

Fail 19 Jul 2017 27,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,115 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

steering system slight tight spot not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2014 19,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 16,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,242 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES HAVE NO PROTECTION FROM EXHAUST HEAT.

LOW EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

NEAR SIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FOULING ROAD SPRING.

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER TRUNION HAS SUBSTANCIAL PLAY.

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKES BINDING ON.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,332 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 3,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 68,892 miles

slight play both front king pins

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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BUE 425J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BUE 425J, 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 BUE 425J?

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What year was BUE 425J registered?

BUE 425J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is BUE 425J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 425J shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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