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MWW 438K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,392 mi
Last recorded16,392 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWW 438K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 16,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 16,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 16,144 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,029 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 13,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MWW 438K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWW 438K, 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.

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What year was MWW 438K registered?

MWW 438K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is MWW 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWW 438K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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