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KMA 512L

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,404 mi
Last recorded47,404 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 512L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,251 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 45,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,455 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 45,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,610 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 43,610 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,159 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 37,888 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KMA 512L is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMA 512L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMA 512L registered?

KMA 512L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KMA 512L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMA 512L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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