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LWY 364K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,605 mi
Last recorded14,605 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWY 364K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 14,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Over-drive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential minor leak.

Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,871 miles

Overdrive box minor oil leak.

Rear differential minor leak.

Pass 22 May 2024 10,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 10,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 8,354 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 7,397 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 7,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 6,849 miles

slight play inn/s steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,468 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 3,856 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 1,704 miles

nearside and offside front kingpin/bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,568 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2007 441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,941 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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LWY 364K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LWY 364K, 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 LWY 364K registered?

LWY 364K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 October 1971.

Is LWY 364K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWY 364K shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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