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KFO 439

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,505 mi
Last recorded29,505 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 439
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 29,505 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both fronts,(sump close to touching subframe) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective both perished ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 29,505 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both fronts,(sump close to touching subframe) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective both perished ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,821 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

excessive corrosion to offside front floor pan advise repair out of prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2020 28,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,239 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,688 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes binding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slightly low effort offside rear handbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,523 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slightly low effort offside rear parking brake

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,388 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,139 miles

slightly low effort offside handbrake

Fail 23 Jun 2011 21,688 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slightly low effort offside handbrake

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,688 miles

slightly low effort offside handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,066 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,914 miles

offside front flexible brake hose slightley perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 16,296 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2005 16,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r o/s/r inner wheel arches are corroded

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

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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KFO 439 is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KFO 439, 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

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What year was KFO 439 registered?

KFO 439 is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is KFO 439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFO 439 shows 22 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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