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805 AFC

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,612 mi
Last recorded33,612 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration805 AFC
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 2,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 2,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 2,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 2,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 2,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 2,377 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 2,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 1,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 1,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2009 950 miles

horn difficult to opperate

rear spring eye bolt no visable locking device

Fail 24 Apr 2009 927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

exhaust rear and center bolts not threaded in to nut fully

horn difficult to opperate

movement in o/s seat belt latch to floor

rear spring eye bolt no visable locking device

steering colum uj bolts not threaded in to nyloc nut

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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805 AFC is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 805 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 805 AFC registered?

805 AFC is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is 805 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 805 AFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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