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VUF 884K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,050 mi
Last recorded53,050 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 884K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 50,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 50,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,691 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 49,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,818 miles

Damp around O/S/F brake pipe to hose joint

Pass 7 May 2010 48,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,217 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,115 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 884K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 VUF 884K, 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 VUF 884K?

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What year was VUF 884K registered?

VUF 884K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is VUF 884K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUF 884K shows 17 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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