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VLJ 102J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 102J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 97,449 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 May 2020 97,353 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 May 2019 96,754 miles

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2018 96,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 96,382 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,045 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,045 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near sidefront inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2007 81,825 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 80,618 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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VLJ 102J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLJ 102J, 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 VLJ 102J registered?

VLJ 102J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is VLJ 102J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLJ 102J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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