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KMO 970L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 970L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,743 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,227 miles

Lower steering column in contact with chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,724 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 58,724 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,238 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 58,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,151 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

steering column rubbing on chassis

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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KMO 970L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KMO 970L, 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 KMO 970L registered?

KMO 970L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is KMO 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 970L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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