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KLF 247K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,390 mi
Last recorded32,390 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLF 247K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,144 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,144 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,120 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,800 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,440 miles

both rear shockers damp...offside front shocker arm worn....vehicle under side very rusty.

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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KLF 247K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 KLF 247K, 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 54 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 KLF 247K registered?

KLF 247K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1972.

Is KLF 247K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLF 247K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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