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KAB 400K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,557 mi
Last recorded54,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 400K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,557 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s outer runnercorroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,430 miles

corrosion visable to sill lips

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,200 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,200 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,167 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KAB 400K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAB 400K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAB 400K?

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What year was KAB 400K registered?

KAB 400K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is KAB 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAB 400K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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