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KWA 848J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

15,830 mi
Last recorded15,830 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 848J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 15,830 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 10,999 miles

Minor oil leak

Rear Minor diff leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 9,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 8,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 8,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 8,131 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 8,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 7,805 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r hanbrake cable insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 7,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 7,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 6,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 4,308 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 4,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside lower pannel very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 2,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 2,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 774 miles

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 848J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KWA 848J, 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 848J registered?

KWA 848J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is KWA 848J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWA 848J shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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