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KWU 561J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,614 mi
Last recorded53,614 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 561J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,614 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to offside rear number plate

Fail 5 Aug 2011 20,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 5,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,071 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 3,068 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure.

Retaining nut insecure on nearside rear axle rubber strap.

Pass 19 May 2006 14,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 14,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KWU 561J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWU 561J, 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 KWU 561J registered?

KWU 561J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 May 1971.

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