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AMA 737K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 737K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,658 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,358 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,372 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 28,372 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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AMA 737K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AMA 737K, 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 AMA 737K registered?

AMA 737K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AMA 737K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMA 737K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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