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KJM 396P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,330 mi
Last recorded12,330 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 396P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 12,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 12,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,245 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play up and down

Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,109 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 12,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,956 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 11,956 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 11,724 miles

front king pins have slight play n/side and ofside

Fail 28 Oct 2013 11,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front king pins have slight play n/side and ofside

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,131 miles

n/side king pin has slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2012 11,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/side king pin has slight play

Pass 20 May 2011 10,888 miles

king pins fron t has slight play n/side and ofside front

Pass 18 May 2010 10,142 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 10,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 98,388 miles

king pin has slight play up and down n/side and off side

Pass 14 May 2008 9,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 9,496 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,206 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,069 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 8,069 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KJM 396P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJM 396P, 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 KJM 396P registered?

KJM 396P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is KJM 396P safe to buy?

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