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DUE 640K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 640K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 96,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,105 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 96,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,777 miles

play in nearside front top and bottom trunnion joints

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in nearside front top and bottom trunnion joints

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,456 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 95,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 95,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,047 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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DUE 640K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DUE 640K, 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 DUE 640K registered?

DUE 640K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is DUE 640K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUE 640K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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