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NKW 202M

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,551 mi
Last recorded7,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKW 202M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,551 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak from gear box plus engine

small amount of play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2007 7,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis rotton

o/s/ rear tyre on limit

oil leak from engine plus gearbox

small amount of play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,891 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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NKW 202M is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NKW 202M, 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 NKW 202M registered?

NKW 202M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NKW 202M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKW 202M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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