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VUN 520K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

599 mi
Last recorded599 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUN 520K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 599 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 493 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 493 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 6,355 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 6,351 miles

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?

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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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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