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KMB 892L

1971 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 892L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 83,948 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr nsr osf tyres craking on side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,482 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracking due to age

Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking due to age

Pass 11 May 2009 83,199 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion in offside floor by seat mounting

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,246 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 82,013 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.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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KMB 892L is a 1971 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 KMB 892L, 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 55 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 KMB 892L registered?

KMB 892L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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