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KLD 596K

1971 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLD 596K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,006 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,297 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,128 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 74,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,933 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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KLD 596K is a 1971 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KLD 596K, 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 KLD 596K registered?

KLD 596K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KLD 596K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLD 596K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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