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361 GAE

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,019 mi
Last recorded34,019 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration361 GAE
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,614 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 32,603 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing Passenger vehicles with fewer than 8 passenger seats First used before 1 August 1978 At least one mirror/device in any of the above positions (3.3 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

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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361 GAE is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 361 GAE, 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

How do I check the history of 361 GAE?

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What year was 361 GAE registered?

361 GAE is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1971.

Is 361 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 361 GAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 361 GAE have outstanding finance?

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