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KGL 370J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,524 mi
Last recorded83,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 370J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,104 miles

Coolant leak lower coolant hose ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,490 miles

coolant leak.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,490 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

coolant leak.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,853 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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KGL 370J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KGL 370J, 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

How do I check the history of KGL 370J?

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What year was KGL 370J registered?

KGL 370J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is KGL 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGL 370J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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