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KLW 502K

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,515 mi
Last recorded19,515 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 502K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,515 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,213 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,657 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and has deep cuts

Offside Front and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 16,640 miles

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and has deep cuts

Offside Front and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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KLW 502K is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLW 502K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLW 502K registered?

KLW 502K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is KLW 502K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLW 502K shows 4 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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