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AKV 711S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,598 mi
Last recorded61,598 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKV 711S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel has slight brake bind

Fail 2 May 2018 61,592 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported tow bar (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,843 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak at rack

Fail 6 Aug 2014 50,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak at rack

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,009 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,853 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,665 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 46,408 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack on max limit,slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

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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AKV 711S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 AKV 711S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKV 711S registered?

AKV 711S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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