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WHR 882K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,153 mi
Last recorded23,153 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHR 882K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,671 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,556 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2009 22,414 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 22,414 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

adv steering column rubbing on distributor cap adv o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 22,171 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

adv steering column rubbing on distributor cap adv o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,043 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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WHR 882K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WHR 882K, 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 WHR 882K registered?

WHR 882K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is WHR 882K safe to buy?

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