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KMP 13K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMP 13K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,207 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 92,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,670 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,039 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,317 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,969 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,355 miles

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,093 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,093 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2008 85,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 84,605 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,605 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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KMP 13K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KMP 13K, 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.

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What year was KMP 13K registered?

KMP 13K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is KMP 13K safe to buy?

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