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ACY 510J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,519 mi
Last recorded32,519 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 510J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,519 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,499 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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ACY 510J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACY 510J, 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

How do I check the history of ACY 510J?

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What year was ACY 510J registered?

ACY 510J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is ACY 510J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACY 510J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACY 510J have outstanding finance?

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