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AOG 85K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,448 mi
Last recorded1,448 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOG 85K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 1,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 130 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,448 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 Jun 2012 30,099 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 30,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside front steering arm has slight play at fixings

bonnet stay incomplete

Fail 10 May 2011 30,022 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front steering arm has slight play at fixings

bonnet stay incomplete

Pass 21 May 2010 29,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil sump corrosive

bonnet stay faulty

drivers seat loose

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,171 miles

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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AOG 85K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AOG 85K, 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.

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AOG 85K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1971.

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