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VRO 382J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,757 mi
Last recorded58,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 382J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 58,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 57,804 miles

FUEL TANK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 May 2024 56,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 54,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body is corroded but solid

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,466 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wings are corroded

Both sills are corroded at rear

Clutch slave cylinder weaping

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,868 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion present on sills and various panels

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,760 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,745 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,258 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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VRO 382J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VRO 382J, 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 VRO 382J registered?

VRO 382J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is VRO 382J safe to buy?

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