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AEL 555K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,461 mi
Last recorded22,461 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 555K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 22,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise diff oil seal leaking n/s/r brake back plate

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/r diff seal leaking but not effecting brake

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,965 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 21,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,815 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 21,815 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,577 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 21,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,465 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,152 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 21,152 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,941 miles

WEAR/PLAy in steering mechanism

Fail 15 Apr 2008 20,941 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

WEAR/PLAy in steering mechanism

Pass 1 May 2007 20,604 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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AEL 555K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 AEL 555K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AEL 555K registered?

AEL 555K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is AEL 555K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEL 555K shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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