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UUF 295J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUF 295J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,074 miles

Coolant leak

front brakes slightly binding.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 85,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front wishbone bushes slightly worn.

Fail 7 May 2009 85,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front wish bone bushes slightly worn.

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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UUF 295J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUF 295J, 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 UUF 295J registered?

UUF 295J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 29 March 1971.

Is UUF 295J safe to buy?

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