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UPU 707K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

37,073 mi
Last recorded37,073 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 707K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 36,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,333 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,097 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 36,095 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose rubbing on tyre on full lock.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,734 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,760 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 20,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,103 miles

offside & nearside top trunion bushes starting to deteriorate

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,072 miles

near side and offside front flexible brake hoses slight cracking

rear flexible brake hose slight cracking brake ferrules moderate surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,219 miles

slight free movement in near side and offside front wheel bearings/ bottom trunion joints

slight marks on top surface of front wings

slight perishing to near side and offside front flexible brake hoses also rear hose

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,055 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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UPU 707K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UPU 707K, 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 UPU 707K registered?

UPU 707K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is UPU 707K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 707K shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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