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VFS 50J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,296 mi
Last recorded5,296 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 50J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 5,296 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 5,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 5,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 5,243 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 5,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 5,090 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 5,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 4,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 4,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,556 miles

Offside Front lift in king pin

Fail 26 Apr 2017 4,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front lift in king pin

steering boot clips missing

steering shaft close to chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,390 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,868 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 3,867 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

bonnet secondary catch missing

hand brake cable close to propshaft

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,331 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 3,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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VFS 50J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFS 50J, 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 VFS 50J registered?

VFS 50J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is VFS 50J safe to buy?

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