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KGW 273P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 273P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded,not to excess at present

engine idle speed slightly higher

slight lift in front king pins

Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,957 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working upper & lower (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2 mm

Offside Front tyre down to 2.5 mm

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded,not to excess at present

Offside Rear tyre down to 3 mm

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

engine idle speed slightly higher

slight lift in front king pins

slight seepage at fuel pump

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,839 miles

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2015 68,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,425 miles

small hole in o/s rack gaiter

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small hole in o/s rack gaiter

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 68,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

n/s front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,127 miles

Both front castle sectionscorroded but not excessive.

Both outer sills to floor corroded but not excessive.

Misting of oil at rear back plates.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,116 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front castle sections corroded not excessive

both outer sills to floor corroded not excessive

misting of oil at rear back plates

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,924 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 67,391 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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KGW 273P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 KGW 273P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGW 273P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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