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KAU 410N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 410N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,791 miles

nearside seat belt bolted to incorrect mounting point

offside seat belt bolted to incorrect mounting point

offside steering rack slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside seat belt bolted to incorrect mounting point

offside seat belt bolted to incorrect mounting point

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight corrosion to floor and chassis

unable to check n/s outer sill correctly due to sill cover

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,063 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel hoses deteriating

nearside rear inner rear end coated not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre deteriating in sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2012 43,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,721 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

nearside rear axle check strap fixing bolt missing

steering column fouling body slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,588 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 42,588 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S AND O/S SEAT BELT REELS LOOSE.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,040 miles

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT FOOTBRAKE.

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

STEERING STIFF.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 38,039 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

STEERING STIFF.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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KAU 410N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KAU 410N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAU 410N registered?

KAU 410N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KAU 410N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 410N shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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