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1999 KP

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,873 mi
Last recorded35,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1999 KP
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,031 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 34,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,937 miles

Clutch hose bulges under pressure

Near side front tyre is cracking between the tread blocks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre is cracking on the side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 32,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch hose bulges under pressure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Near side front tyre is cracking between the tread blocks

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre is cracking on the side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release stiff

hydraulic clutch hose perished .

oil leaks

wipers smear

Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,313 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release stiff

hydraulic clutch hose perished .

oil leaks

wipers smear

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,214 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,633 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,246 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 26,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 17,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,390 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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1999 KP is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 1999 KP, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1999 KP registered?

1999 KP is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is 1999 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1999 KP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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