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KME 501P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,368 mi
Last recorded43,368 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKME 501P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,368 miles

Offside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake lever piviot (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,982 miles

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

Offside slight play at handbrake mount bracket

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,765 miles

Offside Front bump stop rubber part missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,689 miles

o/s front bump stop rubber part missing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 40,540 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,540 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,325 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,249 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,739 miles

Battery insecure

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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 501P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 501P, 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 501P registered?

KME 501P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 29 September 1975.

Is KME 501P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KME 501P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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