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AKJ 855K

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,284 mi
Last recorded9,284 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKJ 855K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 9,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 7,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

fuel pipe catching subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2017 7,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged at cylinder (2.2.D.2b)

fuel pipe catching bell housing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,104 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

metal fuel pipe rubbing on bell housing

slight surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,104 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 7,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 7,075 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,022 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 7,002 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 7,002 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,961 miles

n/s rear service and parking brake low on effort

o/s/r brake pipe twisted slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,934 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2007 4,909 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 3,120 miles

both rear springs rear bushes in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

front crossmember in poor overall condition

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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AKJ 855K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKJ 855K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKJ 855K registered?

AKJ 855K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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