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VLJ 140J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,505 mi
Last recorded27,505 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 140J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,283 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 26,277 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working both front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 25,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,652 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,652 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,439 miles

both rear tyres have different aspect ratios to the front tyres

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 140J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLJ 140J, 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 VLJ 140J?

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What year was VLJ 140J registered?

VLJ 140J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1971.

Is VLJ 140J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLJ 140J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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