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TKW 274K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,308 mi
Last recorded57,308 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKW 274K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2017 57,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 56,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 56,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 56,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 56,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 56,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,817 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

underside of vehicle heavy underseal

water pump noisey & leaking

Pass 15 May 2007 54,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,681 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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TKW 274K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TKW 274K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKW 274K registered?

TKW 274K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is TKW 274K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKW 274K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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