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UVN 732J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,299 mi
Last recorded5,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVN 732J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 5,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 5,225 miles

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR!!

Oil leak BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE CORRODED!! ()

WIPERS ARE IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION!!

Pass 31 Aug 2016 5,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 5,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 4,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 4,841 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 4,448 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 4,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,226 miles

OSR Axle retaining strap mounting bolt sheared away

Fail 23 Feb 2011 4,221 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery held in place with air filters

OSR Axle retaining strap mounting bolt sheared away

Pass 24 Feb 2010 4,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2009 3,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 3,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 3,144 miles

Both Rear Axle check straps broken

Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 2,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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UVN 732J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVN 732J, 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 UVN 732J registered?

UVN 732J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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