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KAH 77N

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAH 77N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 78,277 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,574 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,798 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Propshaft front U/J worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,454 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,176 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED AND CUT ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,861 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS NEEDS GREASING UP

Fail 14 Jun 2010 67,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS NEEDS GREASING UP

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,600 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 65,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2007 65,011 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,005 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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KAH 77N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAH 77N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAH 77N registered?

KAH 77N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 30 June 1975.

Is KAH 77N safe to buy?

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