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KJO 956N

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,355 mi
Last recorded31,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 956N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

battery cover insecure

car has had extensive welding repairs. some rust bubbles rear of both sills

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 16 Jul 2019 31,349 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both bades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

battery cover insecure

car has had extensive welding repairs. some rust bubbles rear of both sills

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

suspect a brake fluid leak from master cylinder area(cylinder is behind a cover) but brakes have just been worked on by owner so he could have spilled some

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,898 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,953 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,270 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,785 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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KJO 956N is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KJO 956N, 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 KJO 956N?

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What year was KJO 956N registered?

KJO 956N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 23 April 1975.

Is KJO 956N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJO 956N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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