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KLJ 284N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,682 mi
Last recorded50,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 284N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 49,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 49,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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KLJ 284N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KLJ 284N, 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 KLJ 284N registered?

KLJ 284N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 21 May 1975.

Is KLJ 284N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLJ 284N 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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