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VXG 841J

1971 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXG 841J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,602 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,870 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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VXG 841J is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXG 841J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VXG 841J registered?

VXG 841J is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VXG 841J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXG 841J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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