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AAV 451M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAV 451M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,246 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 55,229 miles

nearside front upper and lower trunnion swivel joints slight lift

Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,211 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower trunnion slight play /lift

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,199 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front lower trunnion swivel joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking electric pump at offside rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front lower trunnion swivel joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 55,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,449 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,227 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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AAV 451M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 AAV 451M, 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 52 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 AAV 451M registered?

AAV 451M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is AAV 451M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAV 451M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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