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VBB 71N

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,800 mi
Last recorded20,800 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBB 71N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2010 20,800 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,800 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,827 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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VBB 71N is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBB 71N, 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 VBB 71N registered?

VBB 71N is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VBB 71N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBB 71N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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