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KNV 271N

1971 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 271N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 90,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,230 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,414 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

interior mirror damaged

slight bind o/s/f raod wheel

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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KNV 271N is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNV 271N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNV 271N registered?

KNV 271N is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KNV 271N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNV 271N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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