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KGN 940K

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,091 mi
Last recorded55,091 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGN 940K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,912 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

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

Fail 14 May 2021 53,310 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Pipe not connected properly (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

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

Pass 22 May 2018 53,041 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 53,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel pipe leaking next to exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,549 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,463 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,278 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,278 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KGN 940K is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KGN 940K, 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 KGN 940K registered?

KGN 940K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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