CarVerify

Free Car Check

AKX 987K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,830 mi
Last recorded13,830 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 987K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 13,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 13,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 13,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 13,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 13,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 12,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,347 miles

both rear suspension rubber travel straps perishing

Fail 12 May 2012 12,242 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear suspension rubber travel straps perishing

offside handbrake needs attention

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 18 May 2011 11,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 9,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,186 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 9,186 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AKX 987K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKX 987K, 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 AKX 987K?

You can check the full history of AKX 987K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AKX 987K registered?

AKX 987K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is AKX 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKX 987K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKX 987K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AKX 987K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.