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AAP 769J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,736 mi
Last recorded29,736 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 769J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,736 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Oil leak at diff ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,656 miles

Handbrake cable deteriorated

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

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

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

O/S rear handbrake lever quadrant gaiter missing

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

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

Rear drum brake backplates slightly corroded

Slight bind on O/S front wheel

Fail 6 Mar 2015 29,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Handbrake cable deteriorated

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

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

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

O/S rear handbrake lever quadrant gaiter missing

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

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

Rear drum brake backplates slightly corroded

Slight bind on O/S front wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,430 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,327 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 29,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,917 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,616 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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AAP 769J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AAP 769J, 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 AAP 769J registered?

AAP 769J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1971.

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