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AHE 33J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

2,055 mi
Last recorded2,055 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHE 33J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 2,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer rubber mounting detached / inner mounting starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 2,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 2,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 1,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand

Nearside Rear axle rebound strap broken

Nearside screen wash jet not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle rebound strap broken

Pass 4 May 2021 1,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer jet not spraying but offside providing enough fluid to clear screen

Nearside Rear Axle rebound strap broken

Offside Rear Axle rebound strap broken

Pass 2 Jun 2020 1,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front axle rebound rubber strap broken

Offside Rear axle rebound rubber strap broken

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 1,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear axle rebound rubber strap broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle rebound rubber strap broken

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,961 miles

Nearside Rear Axle rebound strap broken

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Axle rebound strap broken

Pass 13 Apr 2017 1,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear axle rebound strap broken

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear axle rebound strap broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 1,834 miles

Both rear axle straps broken, but axle security unaffected

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering column top mounting

Pass 7 May 2015 1,803 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 1,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear axle straps broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 1,727 miles

Corrosion on battery trays, but batteries still secure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear axle strap broken Offside rear axle strap splitting

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,677 miles

Battery trays getting corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear axle strap broken

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear axle strap starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 1,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside battery trays slightly corroded at bottom.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear bump/check strap to rear axle split.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear bump/check strap to axle slightly deteriorated.

Slight resistance on nearside front wheel when turned by hand.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 1,658 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside battery trays slightly corroded at bottom.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear bump/check strap to rear axle split.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear bump/check strap to axle slightly deteriorated.

Slight resistance on nearside front wheel when turned by hand.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,638 miles

Bottom of battery compartments starting to corrode.

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

Nearside front brake disc has surface corrosion & pitting.

Nearside rear bump stop/check strap perished & splitting.

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

Offside front brake disc has surface corrosion & pitting.

Offside rear bumpstop/checkstrap perished & splitting.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 1,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,027 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leaking from top heater hose

Pass 2 May 2008 461 miles

water leaking from top heater hose

Pass 9 May 2007 342 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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AHE 33J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AHE 33J, 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.

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AHE 33J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1971.

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