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UAM 230J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

288 mi
Last recorded288 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAM 230J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 288 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various repairs carried out to vehicle under-body

Fail 13 Mar 2024 288 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various repairs carried out to vehicle under-body

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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UAM 230J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UAM 230J, 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 UAM 230J?

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What year was UAM 230J registered?

UAM 230J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1971.

Is UAM 230J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAM 230J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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