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AFB 230N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,870 mi
Last recorded16,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFB 230N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,870 miles

Nearside Front chassis outrigger rusting near jacking point

tyres old and osr perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,863 miles

os jacking point poor fit on crossmember

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

surface rust on floors

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 16,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on floors and inner rear sills and back chassis rails

Pass 27 May 2009 16,361 miles

2 small holes in nsf reienfocement member by sill and osf floor not prescribed areas but advise repairs soon

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

a lot of surface rust on underside of car

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on floors and rear chassis

Fail 3 Aug 2007 16,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on floors and rear chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,160 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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AFB 230N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 AFB 230N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFB 230N registered?

AFB 230N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is AFB 230N safe to buy?

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