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KFB 343J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,845 mi
Last recorded13,845 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFB 343J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 13,845 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 13,842 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside front shock absorbers very worn (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,783 miles

Front shock absorbers appear worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,615 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak at backplate

Fail 27 Apr 2016 13,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Rear oil leak at backplate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,128 miles

slight wear in king pins and bushes.

Pass 15 May 2013 12,953 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,773 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing,o/s/f brake binding slightly,o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,072 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,644 miles

rear springs worn,rear suspension low.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,138 miles

rear road springs worn,exhaust smokey.

Pass 18 May 2007 10,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,953 miles

rear springs worn,repairs to body.

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KFB 343J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFB 343J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFB 343J registered?

KFB 343J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is KFB 343J safe to buy?

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