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KGN 800N

1975 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,733 mi
Last recorded56,733 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGN 800N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,733 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jun 2015 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

this vehicle has a lot of undersealed unable to all item

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,499 miles

Nearside and offside bottom trungion rubbers split

O/s/r check strap cracking

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,942 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,522 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KGN 800N is a 1975 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGN 800N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGN 800N registered?

KGN 800N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 30 June 1975.

Is KGN 800N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGN 800N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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