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KBU 860P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,762 mi
Last recorded58,762 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBU 860P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

metal brake pipes on rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 2 May 2015 58,555 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

metal brake pipes on rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,341 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front suspension stub axles slight vertical and and side movement

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,341 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front suspension stub axles slight vertical and and side movement

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,860 miles

Fuel sender sealed and dry at time of test. Please keep eye on it

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 55,860 miles

Offside Inner Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,115 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 54,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f inner sill.

Pass 17 May 2007 51,139 miles

vin plate not displayed advise †advise o/s rear check stap cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2005 49,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 49,340 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2005 49,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KBU 860P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBU 860P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBU 860P registered?

KBU 860P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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