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VUF 242K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,461 mi
Last recorded34,461 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 242K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,072 miles

play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,607 miles

offside outer side sill corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,261 miles

knock from offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,003 miles

play offside inner end of rack and pinion

Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play offside inner end of rack and pinion

Pass 27 May 2008 31,764 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 31,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,257 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2005 30,515 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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VUF 242K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUF 242K, 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 VUF 242K registered?

VUF 242K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is VUF 242K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUF 242K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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