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KWA 79J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,175 mi
Last recorded42,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 79J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 41,696 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,335 miles

NS steering rack gaiter deteriorated

NSF suspension unit, shock absorber has slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,191 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,628 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,736 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,248 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,703 miles

Fair amount of play in steering rack.

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Up/down play in o/s/f king pin.

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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KWA 79J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KWA 79J, 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 KWA 79J registered?

KWA 79J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is KWA 79J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWA 79J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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