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KWU 694J

1971 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,316 mi
Last recorded4,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 694J
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 4,316 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil around engine area!

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 3,430 miles

Front exhaust poor and slightly leaking!

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded!

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 2,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 2,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,379 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

hand opperated screen washer pump slow to get going

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,656 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen washer pump slow at working

Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen washer pump slow at working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,387 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 21,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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KWU 694J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWU 694J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWU 694J registered?

KWU 694J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 18 May 1971.

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The MOT history for KWU 694J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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