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AWN 8K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWN 8K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 66,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,285 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,473 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,053 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTRE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

LIFT IN KING PINS >> GREASE UP REQUIRED

LOWER TRUNNION FIXING HAVE MOVEMENT >>. FULL RE-TIGHTEN ADVISED

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect REAR >> NEW ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,690 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated weeping fluid (2.2.D.2d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,196 miles

offside front and both rear tyres worn out of shape on outer shoulders

Fail 8 Nov 2013 47,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front and both rear tyres worn out of shape on outer shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,984 miles

both front tyres out of shape outter shoulder area

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,245 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,602 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 30,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AWN 8K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AWN 8K, 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 AWN 8K registered?

AWN 8K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AWN 8K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWN 8K shows 24 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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