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UCD 397J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,682 mi
Last recorded22,682 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCD 397J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 22,682 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion on underside Advise customer to have it treated soon

Fail 6 Nov 2024 22,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded and hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion on underside Advise customer to have it treated soon

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front oil leek

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,094 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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UCD 397J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCD 397J, 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 UCD 397J registered?

UCD 397J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is UCD 397J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCD 397J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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