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WTT 266K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTT 266K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake line clip missing

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,624 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes rusty

horn slightly harsh

indicator housing in poor condition

nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in nearside rear drop link upper bush

slight play in offside front anti roll bar d bush

underbody metal work rusty,front and rear chassis rails,both rear outer sills,bulkhead,both floor pans and floor pans around front leaf spring mounts

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes rusty

horn slightly harsh

indicator housing in poor condition

nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in nearside rear drop link upper bush

slight play in offside front anti roll bar d bush

underbody metal work rusty,front and rear chassis rails,both rear outer sills,bulkhead,both floor pans and floor pans around front leaf spring mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,275 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 66,231 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 66,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WTT 266K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTT 266K, 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.

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What year was WTT 266K registered?

WTT 266K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1971.

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