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AOC 24K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOC 24K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 99,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,082 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 98,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 98,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 98,843 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2015 58,775 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 58,775 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 98,716 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 98,716 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 98,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 98,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,034 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 98,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,788 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 97,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 97,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wings lower sections holed and corroded some filler

Fail 27 May 2008 96,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wings lower sections holed and corroded some filler

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 96,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,611 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

steering stiff.

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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AOC 24K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOC 24K, 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.

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AOC 24K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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