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KHA 243P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,041 mi
Last recorded42,041 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHA 243P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Signs of lift in n/s and o/s front suspension

Signs of wear and play in rear differential

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,469 miles

Brake servo hose "soft"

N/s rear leaf spring hanger bush worn

O/s handbrake cable lightly frayed

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight wear in o/s front king pin

Wear in n/s front king pin

Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,469 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wear in n/s front king pin

Brake servo hose "soft"

N/s rear leaf spring hanger bush worn

O/s handbrake cable lightly frayed

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight wear in o/s front king pin

Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,453 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bush deteriorating (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reg plate lamp only 1 of 2 lamps working but still illuminating the reg plate

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable fraying

Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bush deteriorating (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reg plate lamp only 1 of 2 lamps working but still illuminating the reg plate

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable fraying

Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated servo hose connection to manifold (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

hazard lights not flashing correctly obligatory after 1986

near side rear axle support strap missing

one no plate light not working out of four

Pass 9 May 2015 29,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,359 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 28,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 28,356 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,734 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,731 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 24,825 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,346 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,346 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,312 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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KHA 243P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHA 243P, 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.

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KHA 243P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1975.

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