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KMA 547L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,806 mi
Last recorded12,806 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 547L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 12,806 miles

Front bump stops perished n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 12,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 12,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 11,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 10,279 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 10,279 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,167 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 9,166 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,714 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 8,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,403 miles

corrosion around offside battery

engine oily

nearside front overider missing

reverse lamps not working

Pass 1 Aug 2005 5,294 miles

battery corrosion on offside battery tray

nearside front overrider insecure

offside rear lens damaged

reverse lamps not working

slight play front hub bearings

spare tyre soft

very slight play top king pins

wear at inner ends of rack and pinion

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 547L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMA 547L, 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.

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What year was KMA 547L registered?

KMA 547L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1972.

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