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UFC 868K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFC 868K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 87,268 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,834 miles

Nearside Front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Offside Front play in wheelbearing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R brake binding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,072 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 85,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 85,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leaks from engine and diff

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,939 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside rear tyre has slight wear on in near edge

Rear service brakes slight out of balance

wipers slightly poor in cleaning screen

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non-standard rear shock absorbers fitted

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,605 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting

Pass 3 Jun 2006 80,827 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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UFC 868K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFC 868K, 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 UFC 868K registered?

UFC 868K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is UFC 868K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFC 868K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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