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UFJ 720J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,143 mi
Last recorded29,143 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 720J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 29,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 28,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe to manifold join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2025 28,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bulging brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe to manifold join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,511 miles

Battery cradle welds corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to de bond (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,112 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 28,107 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,896 miles

oil leak/s

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,753 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,881 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 21,356 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,601 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,997 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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UFJ 720J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UFJ 720J, 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 UFJ 720J registered?

UFJ 720J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is UFJ 720J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFJ 720J shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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