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KWW 839N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,198 mi
Last recorded75,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWW 839N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 May 2011 75,197 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 75,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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KWW 839N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 KWW 839N, 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 52 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 KWW 839N registered?

KWW 839N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is KWW 839N safe to buy?

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