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KME 197P

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKME 197P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,693 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,553 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,548 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,548 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,472 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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KME 197P is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 KME 197P, 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 51 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 KME 197P registered?

KME 197P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1975.

Is KME 197P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KME 197P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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