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KHJ 898P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,021 mi
Last recorded41,021 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHJ 898P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 40,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 40,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,860 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch/bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 39,860 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working always on with sidelights or dipped beam, does not affect operation of offside rear fog (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp loose but not insecure

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch/bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,826 miles

All tyre valves starting to perish.

Front wipers not clearing the screen very well.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 39,826 miles

Fuel hose leaking braided hose from fuel tank. (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding tyre and wheel bearing not checked properly either (3.7.B.1)

All tyre valves starting to perish.

Front wipers not clearing the screen very well.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,261 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 23,664 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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KHJ 898P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHJ 898P, 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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What year was KHJ 898P registered?

KHJ 898P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 13 August 1975.

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The MOT history for KHJ 898P shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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