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ARL 482K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,160 mi
Last recorded15,160 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 482K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 15,160 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,414 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 13,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 12,900 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 11,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 11,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 11,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 9,939 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 8,507 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Dec 2014 8,486 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 7,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 5,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 4,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 3,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 2,080 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 1,047 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 1,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 6,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 5,451 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 4,360 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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ARL 482K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ARL 482K, 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 ARL 482K registered?

ARL 482K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is ARL 482K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARL 482K shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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