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KLW 810K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 810K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 94,438 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 92,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 89,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /sill area (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner arch has surface corrosion

offside front inner arch has surface corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 89,055 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button fauly (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting too rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch starting too rust

Pass 16 May 2017 88,789 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER TRUNIONS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 88,789 miles

Direction indicators not working offside and nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT FLOOR AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER TRUNIONS

Pass 20 May 2016 88,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.4mm main tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rubber bush noise from o/s/f suspension

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 May 2016 88,477 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.4mm main tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes slightly binding

oil leak

rubber bush noise from o/s/f suspension

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

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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KLW 810K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KLW 810K, 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 KLW 810K?

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What year was KLW 810K registered?

KLW 810K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is KLW 810K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLW 810K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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