MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
599 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of body heavily undersealed inc brake & fuel lines etc
Fuel cap rubber perished
Nearside Front wing corroded & holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
reverse lights inop
underside of body heavily undersealed inc brake & fuel lines etc
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges rubbing on O/S/R leaf spring (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to n/s/f brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever has little reserve travel
Fuel cap rubber perished
Nearside Front wing corroded & holed
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
reverse lights inop
underside of body heavily undersealed inc brake & fuel lines etc
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe underneath (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VUN 520K 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 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VUN 520K, 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.
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What year was VUN 520K registered?
VUN 520K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1971.
Is VUN 520K safe to buy?
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