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WAM 474K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,379 mi
Last recorded1,379 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAM 474K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 1,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 1,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 804 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 699 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 654 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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WAM 474K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WAM 474K, 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 WAM 474K registered?

WAM 474K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is WAM 474K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAM 474K shows 9 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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