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KJK 123K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,050 mi
Last recorded56,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJK 123K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill rusted & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes are corroding & tank

Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 54,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,887 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,377 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,739 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,739 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

corrosion to both front inner arches.

corrosion to floor pans.

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded.

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2005 49,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in lower steering coloumn,fuel tank corroded,rear brake pipes damaged,front wishbone bushes worn [no play].corrosion to os sill,osf shocker sweating.slight play in steering rack.

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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KJK 123K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJK 123K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJK 123K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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