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KMP 657K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,188 mi
Last recorded45,188 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMP 657K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,561 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,527 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,266 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,021 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 22,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,881 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 657K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 657K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMP 657K registered?

KMP 657K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KMP 657K safe to buy?

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