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AJC 448W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,584 mi
Last recorded20,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJC 448W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 20,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 20,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AJC 448W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 AJC 448W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJC 448W?

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What year was AJC 448W registered?

AJC 448W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is AJC 448W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJC 448W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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