CarVerify

Free Car Check

AWO 825K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,758 mi
Last recorded28,758 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWO 825K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 28,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin has lift in axle beam.

Offside Front Axle king pin has lift in axle beam.

Offside Rear Axle stop Strap Broken.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Hazard lamp affected by the operation of another lamp.

Pass 11 May 2023 27,546 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear Axle Check Strap .

Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,191 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside =160Kg. Offside=220Kg. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear axle strap snapped

Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,921 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear axle strap snapped

Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 5,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 2,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 3,852 miles

Advise offside king pin some end float, lower steering coloumn bush worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 3,851 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise offside king pin some end float, lower steering coloumn bush worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 3,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,726 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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AWO 825K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWO 825K, 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 AWO 825K?

You can check the full history of AWO 825K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AWO 825K registered?

AWO 825K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is AWO 825K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWO 825K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWO 825K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AWO 825K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.