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UWP 952L

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,284 mi
Last recorded15,284 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 952L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,819 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 14,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,368 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 12,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 2,099 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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UWP 952L is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWP 952L, 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

How do I check the history of UWP 952L?

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What year was UWP 952L registered?

UWP 952L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UWP 952L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWP 952L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UWP 952L have outstanding finance?

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