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UOD 121J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,754 mi
Last recorded35,754 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 121J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,489 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,489 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,293 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,293 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,095 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,755 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,568 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,568 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 31,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,183 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,163 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,163 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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UOD 121J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UOD 121J, 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 UOD 121J registered?

UOD 121J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is UOD 121J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOD 121J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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