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ACV 793K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

18,736 mi
Last recorded18,736 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACV 793K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 18,736 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake lag

Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,028 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring rear shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 16,794 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 14,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 13,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 11,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 10,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 9,274 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 8,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 6,828 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 5,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 4,303 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 4,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,204 miles

nearside & offside front wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2013 3,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 2,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 1,205 miles

o/s outrigger corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 991 miles

o/s out rigger corroded

all front suspension bushes perrished

Fail 2 Jun 2010 980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all front suspension bushes perrished

o/s out rigger corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 703 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 662 miles

both rear axle check straps broken

Pass 23 May 2007 603 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 518 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 793K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 793K, 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 ACV 793K registered?

ACV 793K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is ACV 793K safe to buy?

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