CarVerify

Free Car Check

UFR 18K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,369 mi
Last recorded9,369 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFR 18K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 8,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 8,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,408 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 8,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 7,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 7,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 7,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 5,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 5,118 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 5,118 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,763 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 2,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UFR 18K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFR 18K, 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 UFR 18K?

You can check the full history of UFR 18K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UFR 18K registered?

UFR 18K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UFR 18K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFR 18K shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UFR 18K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UFR 18K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.