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AJN 849K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 849K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,645 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front lever arm damper bush splitting

Rear fuel pipe to tank corroding

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Slight leak from offside rear lever arm damper

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,424 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Handbrake ratchet worn

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Offside front brake hose deteriorating

Rear fuel pipe to tank corroding

Slight leak from offside rear lever arm damper

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,441 miles

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

slight bearing noise offside front

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,647 miles

Offside rear lever arm damper slight leak

Oil leak

Slight warp on offside front brake disc

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 69,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,589 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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AJN 849K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJN 849K, 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 AJN 849K registered?

AJN 849K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is AJN 849K safe to buy?

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