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AAD 818K

1971 MG B

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,893 mi
Last recorded13,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAD 818K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 13,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,391 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 12,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,173 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,820 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 6,924 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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AAD 818K is a 1971 MG B in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AAD 818K, 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 AAD 818K registered?

AAD 818K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is AAD 818K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAD 818K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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