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LWR 155K

1971 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,504 mi
Last recorded44,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 155K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 44,504 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2026 44,503 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play off side front king pin

Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in off side front king pin

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sight play offside king pin

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sight play in off side king pin

Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,596 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,489 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 32,183 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,518 miles

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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LWR 155K is a 1971 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWR 155K, 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 LWR 155K registered?

LWR 155K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LWR 155K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWR 155K shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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