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KBL 720L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,575 mi
Last recorded25,575 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 720L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,049 miles

play in rack

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 24,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 24,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,477 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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KBL 720L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBL 720L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KBL 720L?

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What year was KBL 720L registered?

KBL 720L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KBL 720L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBL 720L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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