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UWL 205K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,428 mi
Last recorded63,428 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 205K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 63,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 63,422 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,254 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,449 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,737 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,195 miles

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,770 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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UWL 205K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWL 205K, 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 UWL 205K registered?

UWL 205K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is UWL 205K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 205K shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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