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KUV 838K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,448 mi
Last recorded9,448 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 838K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 9,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 9,447 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 8,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 5,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

battry tray n/s damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2014 5,394 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battry tray n/s damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,167 miles

heater hose to engine leaking.

nearside rear battery carrier corroding.

slight play in both front lower swivel joints.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 5,166 miles

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

heater hose to engine leaking.

nearside rear battery carrier corroding.

slight play in both front lower swivel joints.

Pass 22 May 2007 4,834 miles

nearside battery carrier corroded.

nearside rear lower arch/ sil area corrding.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 4,267 miles

Both rear leaf springs and U bolts corroded

Rear shock absorber rubbers perished

n/side under floor battery tray 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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KUV 838K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUV 838K, 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 KUV 838K registered?

KUV 838K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 29 October 1971.

Is KUV 838K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUV 838K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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