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KCR 143L

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,657 mi
Last recorded38,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 143L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 38,638 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,546 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,517 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,536 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 1,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 37,183 miles

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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KCR 143L is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCR 143L, 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 54 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 KCR 143L registered?

KCR 143L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is KCR 143L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 143L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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