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AON 38K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,036 mi
Last recorded47,036 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAON 38K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,036 miles

Oil leak back axle ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,733 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,563 miles

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

Oil leak

slight smoke visable after warm up

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,278 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,454 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coolant leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,923 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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AON 38K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AON 38K, 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 AON 38K registered?

AON 38K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 28 September 1971.

Is AON 38K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AON 38K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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