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KLG 916L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLG 916L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,593 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

o/s/r reverse light not working..

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,475 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,473 miles

Central Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,597 miles

Both Front Top Ball Joint Badly Perished

Clutch Metal Pipe Badly Corroded

Clutch Slave Cylinder Hose Leaking Slightly

Fuel Pump Hose Slight Rubbing On Rear Brake Pipe

Leak From Engine

Leak From Gearbox

Offside Rear Axle Strap Badly Perished

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Underside Of Vehicle Badly Corroded

Wipers Poor

Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,597 miles

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

Both Front Top Ball Joint Badly Perished

Clutch Metal Pipe Badly Corroded

Clutch Slave Cylinder Hose Leaking Slightly

Fuel Pump Hose Slight Rubbing On Rear Brake Pipe

Leak From Engine

Leak From Gearbox

Offside Rear Axle Strap Badly Perished

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Underside Of Vehicle Badly Corroded

Wipers Poor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,390 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,128 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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KLG 916L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KLG 916L, 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

How do I check the history of KLG 916L?

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What year was KLG 916L registered?

KLG 916L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is KLG 916L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLG 916L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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