MOT Status
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42,130 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested both dip beams not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake
Oil leak, but not excessive over drive and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WKL 478J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 WKL 478J, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WKL 478J registered?
WKL 478J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1970.
Is WKL 478J safe to buy?
The MOT history for WKL 478J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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