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KDA 717K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,820 mi
Last recorded28,820 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDA 717K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 28,820 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

starting to rust on edges of sills has been repaired before

Fail 20 May 2010 28,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

starting to rust on edges of sills has been repaired before

Pass 18 May 2009 28,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non locking nut fitted to n/s/r shock upper mount

suspension lowered

underside poorly welded and undersealed

Fail 14 May 2009 28,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non locking nut fitted to n/s/r shock upper mount

suspension lowered

underside poorly welded and undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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KDA 717K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 KDA 717K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDA 717K registered?

KDA 717K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1971.

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