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KKR 765E

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,265 mi
Last recorded54,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKR 765E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,261 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres near limit.

different tyre and wheel sizes front to rear.

front suspension wishbones and x-member corroding.

front valance corroded.

nearside inner sil corroded.

offside front inner sil, floor pan area heavy corroded.

offside front inner wing corroded.

offside rear door sil shows filler repair.

rear section of offside rear inner arch area inadequately repaired.

rear suspension parts corroded.

some play in offside front wheel bearing.

some wear in offside front lower swivel joint.

vehicle general condition poor.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

offside inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,776 miles

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

Different sized tyres fitted to front and rear tyres.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer sill and offside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear and both front inner wheel arches corroded but not affecting structural strength of vehicle.

Slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,670 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer sill and offside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear and both front inner wheel arches corroded but not affecting structural strength of vehicle.

Slight play in offside steering rack inner balll joint.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,480 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not affecting strength of vehicle at present.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 52,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to n/s rear sill & o/s & n/s front sills

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,227 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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KKR 765E is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 KKR 765E, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKR 765E registered?

KKR 765E is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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