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ALG 297K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,180 mi
Last recorded9,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 297K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 9,163 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 9,154 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 9,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,146 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 9,146 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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ALG 297K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALG 297K, 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 ALG 297K registered?

ALG 297K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is ALG 297K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 297K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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