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VUR 760J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,748 mi
Last recorded16,748 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 760J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 16,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 16,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 16,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 16,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight upward lift in both front axle kin-pin assemblies.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 15,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight upward lift in both front axle kin-pin assemblies.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,788 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VUR 760J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VUR 760J, 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 VUR 760J registered?

VUR 760J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is VUR 760J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 760J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUR 760J have outstanding finance?

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