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AJU 500K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,892 mi
Last recorded95,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJU 500K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 95,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,854 miles

age of tyres

offside rear brakes slower to operate than nearside

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,529 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,149 miles

all suspension bushes heavily split and perished

Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,149 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension bushes heavily split and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,145 miles

ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,064 miles

all front suspension bushes perished

all rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,719 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,798 miles

slight play in rear half shaft splines

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in rear half shaft splines

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,608 miles

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

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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AJU 500K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJU 500K, 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 AJU 500K registered?

AJU 500K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is AJU 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJU 500K shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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