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KMA 525T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,886 mi
Last recorded40,886 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 525T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 40,886 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,318 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2020 37,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 37,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking and at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,314 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit weeping

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlight aim on top limit

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,401 miles

Nearside Front brake pad shim moved

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,020 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

direction indicators flashing slowly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,698 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 22 Apr 2013 21,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,387 miles

nearside rear top number plate lamp bulb not working

offside seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust box holed and blowing slightly

some movement within steering rack offside

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,492 miles

both front lower arms bushes cracking

both rear leaf springs bushes worn

both steering rack boots cracking

corrosion to rear exhaust box slight leak

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front sub frame mounting bushes worn

wiper blades streaking slightly

Pass 5 May 2009 10,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspension bump stops missing

minor wheel rim damage offside front road wheel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

some corrosion to exhaust system

some movement within steering rack

steering rack boots cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,998 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops missing

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear axle brake pipe slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,550 miles

front and rear offside and nearside suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 3,045 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 3,030 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KMA 525T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 KMA 525T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMA 525T registered?

KMA 525T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is KMA 525T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMA 525T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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