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APP 495K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,273 mi
Last recorded21,273 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 495K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 21,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 20,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 19,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 19,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,031 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,841 miles

brake pedal rubber split

clonk in rack

rust in osr outer sill

Fail 22 Jun 2013 17,841 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

clonk in rack

rust in osr outer sill

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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APP 495K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 APP 495K, 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 APP 495K registered?

APP 495K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is APP 495K safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 495K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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