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AFW 852K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,897 mi
Last recorded53,897 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 852K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,897 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 53,897 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,457 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 52,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,578 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,578 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven Offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,423 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 52,423 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,204 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 48,754 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,422 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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AFW 852K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AFW 852K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFW 852K registered?

AFW 852K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is AFW 852K safe to buy?

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