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AFN 29K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,577 mi
Last recorded45,577 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 29K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,971 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S lower trunnions slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,891 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 44,787 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 44,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 44,292 miles

all under car under sealed

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 43,776 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 42,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,419 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,419 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,635 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,635 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

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
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AFN 29K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AFN 29K, 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.

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AFN 29K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 October 1971.

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