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AWU 267K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 267K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 59,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,329 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,245 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,180 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

gearbox and diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Jun 2009 53,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

gearbox and diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,080 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 52,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 52,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 51,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,491 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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AWU 267K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AWU 267K, 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 AWU 267K registered?

AWU 267K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AWU 267K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 267K shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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