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KGK 400N

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,084 mi
Last recorded14,084 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 400N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,084 miles

hand brake high travel

Pass 20 Aug 2021 14,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 20 Aug 2020 13,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brakes slight bind

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,604 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 22 Aug 2019 13,604 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,886 miles

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,038 miles

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

hand brake high travel

Pass 24 Aug 2016 10,514 miles

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 19 Aug 2016 10,511 miles

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

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,978 miles

both front brakes slight bind

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,379 miles

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind to both front brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,330 miles

both front brakes slight bind

hand brake high travel

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,746 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 5,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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KGK 400N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGK 400N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGK 400N registered?

KGK 400N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 3 June 1975.

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The MOT history for KGK 400N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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