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AUR 373K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,164 mi
Last recorded8,164 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 373K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 8,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 7,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 5,850 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 5,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 5,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 5,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,138 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 3,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 526 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 440 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 99,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 99,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 96,116 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 96,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AUR 373K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AUR 373K, 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 AUR 373K registered?

AUR 373K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is AUR 373K safe to buy?

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