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AAK 106L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAK 106L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,106 miles

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Fail 7 Apr 2018 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,890 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,622 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 79,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

battery tray damaged

exhaust rear rubber hangers snapped

nearside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple snapped off!

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery tray damaged

oil leaks

signs of coolant leak bottom radiator hose

Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,829 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

overdrive oil leak

steering bush in bulkhead worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 76,903 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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AAK 106L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 AAK 106L, 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 53 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 AAK 106L registered?

AAK 106L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is AAK 106L safe to buy?

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