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KFE 716N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,892 mi
Last recorded35,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFE 716N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 35,892 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 35,873 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,760 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,477 miles

corrosion o/s/f by inner antiroll bar mount.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,999 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs rusted/ corroded

surface corrosion around vehicle chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,497 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 26,497 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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KFE 716N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KFE 716N, 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 KFE 716N registered?

KFE 716N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1975.

Is KFE 716N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFE 716N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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