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KHB 819P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHB 819P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 74,739 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,833 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,826 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,736 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,601 miles

Oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,446 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,440 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,177 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,817 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 72,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 72,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,540 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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KHB 819P 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 66.7%.

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 KHB 819P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHB 819P?

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What year was KHB 819P registered?

KHB 819P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is KHB 819P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHB 819P shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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