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ADE 532K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,537 mi
Last recorded25,537 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 532K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,537 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,386 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 24,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,254 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,251 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ADE 532K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ADE 532K, 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 ADE 532K registered?

ADE 532K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is ADE 532K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADE 532K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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