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VUX 266K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,649 mi
Last recorded38,649 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 266K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 38,649 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 37,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 36,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 35,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,739 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,564 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 34,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 34,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,542 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,020 miles

Rear no plate font bold

Slight lift on left hand king pin

Slight oil leak from right hand half shaft

Fail 1 Jun 2017 33,019 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear no plate font bold

Slight lift on left hand king pin

Slight oil leak from right hand half shaft

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,068 miles

o/s/r bake plate damp

Pass 21 May 2015 31,285 miles

o/s/r halfshaft gasket or seal leaking onto back plate slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 28,751 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 27,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,994 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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VUX 266K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUX 266K, 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 VUX 266K registered?

VUX 266K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is VUX 266K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUX 266K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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