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KGP 820K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,125 mi
Last recorded22,125 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 820K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,761 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 21,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,342 miles

rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

wiring grommet not secure at nearside front inner wing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 14,695 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shock absorbers rebound rates set differentley

Fail 13 Mar 2010 14,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shock absorbers rebound rates set differentley

Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,691 miles

OSR brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,460 miles

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE BINDING.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,249 miles

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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KGP 820K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 KGP 820K, 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 55 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 KGP 820K registered?

KGP 820K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is KGP 820K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGP 820K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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