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AOU 219J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,871 mi
Last recorded98,871 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOU 219J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 95,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,245 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front seat belt buckle damaged but not affecting operation

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,020 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,929 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear prop worn

unable to open boot

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,688 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 86,688 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 85,770 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 May 2009 85,681 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 84,844 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSISE FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNIONS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,997 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 83,527 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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AOU 219J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AOU 219J, 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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What year was AOU 219J registered?

AOU 219J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1971.

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