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VRU 748J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,727 mi
Last recorded29,727 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 748J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,727 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hazard lamp switch cover deteriorated

indicator flash rate deteriorating

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,443 miles

offside parking brake performance slightly low

offside rear footbrake performance slightly low

slight noise from offside front and nearside front wheel bearings

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 27,062 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes are corroding slightly

nearside front wheel bearing has slight wear

rear exhaust mount weak

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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VRU 748J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRU 748J, 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 VRU 748J?

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What year was VRU 748J registered?

VRU 748J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is VRU 748J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 748J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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