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KLD 789N

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,461 mi
Last recorded53,461 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLD 789N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,316 miles

engine bay inner wings corroding

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2014 47,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay inner wings corroding

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,316 miles

engine bay inner wings corroding

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,135 miles

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracking

front suspension arms / offside rear outer sill / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,428 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on exhaust

underside surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2011 40,428 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak

surface corrosion on exhaust

underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,678 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 25,673 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,287 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 789N is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLD 789N, 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

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What year was KLD 789N registered?

KLD 789N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is KLD 789N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLD 789N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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