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UNK 101J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,210 mi
Last recorded11,210 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNK 101J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 11,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 9,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 9,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 9,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 8,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,146 miles

main beam warning light intermittent

vin number missing a digit

Pass 22 May 2018 7,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 6,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 5,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 5,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

main beam warning light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2012 5,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

main beam warning light not working

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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UNK 101J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 UNK 101J, 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 UNK 101J registered?

UNK 101J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1971.

Is UNK 101J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNK 101J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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