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KCR 175L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,911 mi
Last recorded8,911 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 175L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

main beam tell tale dim

Fail 21 Aug 2014 8,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

main beam tell tale dim

Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,770 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 8,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,647 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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KCR 175L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KCR 175L, 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 KCR 175L?

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What year was KCR 175L registered?

KCR 175L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is KCR 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 175L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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