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VCD 737J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,951 mi
Last recorded17,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 737J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,951 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 17,951 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,828 miles

rear axle straps perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 17,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle straps perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,617 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 17,607 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 17,448 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 16,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 16,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,838 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VCD 737J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCD 737J, 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 VCD 737J registered?

VCD 737J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is VCD 737J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCD 737J shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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