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WNK 583J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,058 mi
Last recorded97,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNK 583J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,339 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 96,202 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 96,202 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 95,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,103 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 95,060 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009
Pass 23 May 2008 94,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 94,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 64,066 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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WNK 583J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNK 583J, 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

How do I check the history of WNK 583J?

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What year was WNK 583J registered?

WNK 583J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WNK 583J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNK 583J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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