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KGL 150J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,022 mi
Last recorded23,022 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 150J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,022 miles

Corrosion between N/S sill rear wing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 23,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion between N/S sill rear wing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,901 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

play in top steering column bush/bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,450 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 17,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 16,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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KGL 150J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KGL 150J, 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 KGL 150J registered?

KGL 150J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is KGL 150J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGL 150J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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