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KWB 888J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,017 mi
Last recorded57,017 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWB 888J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 57,017 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 57,017 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,997 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,986 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 56,986 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,970 miles

fog light fitted but not working

Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,970 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fog light fitted but not working

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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KWB 888J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red 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 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 KWB 888J, 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.

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What year was KWB 888J registered?

KWB 888J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KWB 888J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWB 888J 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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