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AKB 850J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,540 mi
Last recorded40,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 850J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,540 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 40,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,180 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 36,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AKB 850J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AKB 850J, 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

How do I check the history of AKB 850J?

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What year was AKB 850J registered?

AKB 850J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AKB 850J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKB 850J shows 9 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.

Does AKB 850J have outstanding finance?

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