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AKE 700K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 700K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,569 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 51,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 49,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 48,043 miles

pin holes in both track rod ends....slight bind and imbalance from nearside rear brake....

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,645 miles

windscreen is cracked outside of the swept area

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,997 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

n/s/f track rod end boot perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,953 miles

rear brake hose ends getting rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,656 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

crack in screen

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

rack boots perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,902 miles

crack in screen

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

rack boots perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,714 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,061 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,061 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AKE 700K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AKE 700K, 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 AKE 700K registered?

AKE 700K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AKE 700K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 700K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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