CarVerify

Free Car Check

AFL 641J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

10,568 mi
Last recorded10,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 641J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 10,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 9,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 7,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 6,347 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 4,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 3,414 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 2,162 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 313 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,234 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 16,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,800 miles

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,540 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,679 miles

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,817 miles

slight noise from the offside and nearside front wheel bearings

slightly damp around the nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,770 miles

slight noise from the offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Apr 2009 7,770 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight noise from the offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,855 miles

slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,449 miles

Rust in both rear outer sills

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
Full MG Mgb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AFL 641J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFL 641J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFL 641J?

You can check the full history of AFL 641J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AFL 641J registered?

AFL 641J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 June 1971.

Is AFL 641J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFL 641J shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFL 641J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AFL 641J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.