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KEN 484

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,705 mi
Last recorded17,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 484
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 17,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 17,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 17,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 17,658 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 17,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 17,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,490 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 17,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2 (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,940 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 16,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 15,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,666 miles

nearside rear tyre is perrished and starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,793 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 13,789 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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KEN 484 is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEN 484, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEN 484 registered?

KEN 484 is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KEN 484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEN 484 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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