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KDH 121N

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,825 mi
Last recorded16,825 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 121N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 16,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 16,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 16,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 15,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 14,879 miles

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

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

w/washers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,467 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 14,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 13,734 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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KDH 121N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 KDH 121N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDH 121N registered?

KDH 121N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is KDH 121N safe to buy?

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