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KLL 491K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,613 mi
Last recorded82,613 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 491K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,596 miles

Front coolant leak from water pump

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,099 miles

both front wiper blades poor (Advise attention)

both rear leaf springs getting weak

n/s steering rack gaiter quite perished and cracked (Advise attention)

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have fair amount of play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,359 miles

Fair amount of lift (up/down play) in both front king pins.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,081 miles

Slight lift to both front king pins.

Steering rack noisy and has some track rod shaft play.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,016 miles

Slight up/down play in both front king pins.

Pass 3 May 2006 80,086 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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KLL 491K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KLL 491K, 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 KLL 491K registered?

KLL 491K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is KLL 491K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLL 491K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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