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AAF 587J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAF 587J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 77,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 77,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,549 miles

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

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

underseal rear boot area

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,549 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

underseal rear boot area

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 10 May 2011 76,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sign of corrosion sill to floors both sides

sign of perishing suspension bushes

slight noise o/s/front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,279 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,279 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,902 miles

signs of corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,095 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

slight noise o/s/front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Mar 2008 31,095 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

slight noise o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,795 miles

sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 31 May 2006 30,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 30,205 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AAF 587J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AAF 587J, 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 AAF 587J registered?

AAF 587J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 28 July 1971.

Is AAF 587J safe to buy?

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