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KWU 150J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,232 mi
Last recorded48,232 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 150J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 48,232 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 48,232 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,269 miles

headlight wiring under bonnet been tape up

rubber fuel pipe under vehicle perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,490 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn outside edge

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn outside edge

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,935 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KWU 150J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KWU 150J, 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 KWU 150J registered?

KWU 150J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is KWU 150J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWU 150J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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