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ATU 910K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,918 mi
Last recorded16,918 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 910K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 16,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,887 miles

n/s/r hub oil seal slightly leaking

slight blow at front exhuast

Pass 25 May 2016 15,528 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play upper limit of acceptable play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear axle hub has slight oil seepage

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,059 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake backing plate damp with fluid indicating a possible axle or wheel cylinder leak

nearside rear shock absorber arm has a worn bush and may become detached

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear shock absorber arm has a worn bush and may become detached

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,569 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 11,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly damp, indicating a possible fluid leak

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,462 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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ATU 910K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ATU 910K, 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 ATU 910K registered?

ATU 910K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is ATU 910K safe to buy?

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