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KWW 229K

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,976 mi
Last recorded106,976 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWW 229K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 106,976 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 98,351 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

OIL LEAK

REAR DIFF LEAK

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,932 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,928 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Batteries not clamped in.

Body filler/silicon sealer covering many welds & seams.

Driver's door mirror insecure.

Driver's footwell floor corroded through-outwith prescribed area.

Little brake servo assistance.

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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KWW 229K is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KWW 229K, 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 KWW 229K registered?

KWW 229K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KWW 229K safe to buy?

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