MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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AKA 160J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AKA 160J, 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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What year was AKA 160J registered?
AKA 160J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 June 1971.
Is AKA 160J safe to buy?
The MOT history for AKA 160J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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