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VPY 628J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,836 mi
Last recorded41,836 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPY 628J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,062 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

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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VPY 628J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VPY 628J, 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 VPY 628J?

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What year was VPY 628J registered?

VPY 628J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is VPY 628J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPY 628J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPY 628J have outstanding finance?

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