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AAY 805K

1971 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,943 mi
Last recorded35,943 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAY 805K
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,943 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front engine bay

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front engine bay

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,439 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

slight play in front trunions

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,610 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 32,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,056 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,528 miles

The radiator is now in poor condition

There is corrosion in the area of the nearside front bulkhead, visible from the nearside front footwell

Fail 21 Jan 2009 30,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,043 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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AAY 805K is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAY 805K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAY 805K registered?

AAY 805K is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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