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KAM 51P

1975 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAM 51P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,794 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,132 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 79,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 77,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KAM 51P is a 1975 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAM 51P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAM 51P registered?

KAM 51P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 30 September 1975.

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