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VPP 155J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,852 mi
Last recorded4,852 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 155J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 4,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 4,730 miles

nearside handbrake low on performance

nearside rear brake low on performance

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,635 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside lower front wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

nearside rear service and parking brake low on performance

Fail 14 Jul 2011 4,635 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

nearside and offside lower front wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

nearside rear service and parking brake low on performance

Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,047 miles

offside rear axle strap broken

Fail 1 Jul 2010 4,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear axle strap broken

Fail 1 Jul 2009 3,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,951 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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VPP 155J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VPP 155J, 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 VPP 155J registered?

VPP 155J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 28 January 1971.

Is VPP 155J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPP 155J shows 9 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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