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AAA 191J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,924 mi
Last recorded28,924 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 191J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 28,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 25,923 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 25,923 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 25,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 23,375 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 23,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front floors corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 22,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,480 miles

heavy corrosion both front floors not within a prescribed area

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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AAA 191J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AAA 191J, 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.

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What year was AAA 191J registered?

AAA 191J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is AAA 191J safe to buy?

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