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AOX 435K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,600 mi
Last recorded4,600 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOX 435K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 4,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 4,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 1,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 571 miles

chassis number stamped into transmission tunnel

Fail 27 Apr 2016 552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

chassis number stamped into transmission tunnel

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73 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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AOX 435K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AOX 435K, 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

How do I check the history of AOX 435K?

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What year was AOX 435K registered?

AOX 435K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is AOX 435K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOX 435K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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