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KJD 433K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,484 mi
Last recorded39,484 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 433K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 39,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 39,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,614 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,398 miles

front brake disks rusting on outer edge.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,398 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front brake disks rusting on outer edge.

Fail 17 May 2010 33,384 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 May 2009 32,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded

slight play in lower steering shaft

Fail 26 May 2009 32,610 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in lower steering shaft

Pass 29 May 2008 31,948 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode.

slight play at nearside king pin.

Fail 19 May 2008 31,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs starting to corrode.

slight play at nearside king pin.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake discs corroded.

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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KJD 433K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KJD 433K, 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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KJD 433K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 13 December 1971.

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