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KMH 745K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,088 mi
Last recorded67,088 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMH 745K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 67,088 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head under dash by steering column x2 (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

evidence of oil leaking from n/s/r brake drum

o/s floor very heavily corroded and holed

o/s head lamp Light intensity slightly reduced

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,668 miles

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

both front coil springs are corroded

large rust hole in the offside front floor section

nearside headlamp aim is slightly dim

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil staining on the nearside rear wheel and brake back plate

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,135 miles

n/s/f brake hose very close to lower arm on left hand lock

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,699 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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KMH 745K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KMH 745K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMH 745K registered?

KMH 745K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1972.

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