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ACV 298K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,500 mi
Last recorded31,500 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACV 298K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 31,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,200 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 31,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,035 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,000 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,979 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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ACV 298K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ACV 298K, 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.

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What year was ACV 298K registered?

ACV 298K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is ACV 298K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACV 298K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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