MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil evident on Offside rear brake backplate inner surface
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak o/s/r backplate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Play in rear propshaft universal joint
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in rear propshaft universal joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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URU 457J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 URU 457J, 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.
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What year was URU 457J registered?
URU 457J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is URU 457J safe to buy?
The MOT history for URU 457J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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