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WAW 438K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,991 mi
Last recorded30,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 438K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 30,991 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,867 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,706 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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WAW 438K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAW 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAW 438K registered?

WAW 438K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WAW 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 438K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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