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AOG 164K

1971 MG Mgb

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

738 mi
Last recorded738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOG 164K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bump stop missing

Nearside inner sill / jacking point getting rusty

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 96,878 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side kingpin slight movement

Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front floor pans corroding

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 61,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

petrol tank in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,237 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 61,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

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

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

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

corrosion to offside front floor pan

slight fluctuation to front brakes and nearside rear

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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AOG 164K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AOG 164K, 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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What year was AOG 164K registered?

AOG 164K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is AOG 164K safe to buy?

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