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KMU 286K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 286K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,133 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,910 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 63,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension fouling to body

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension fouling to body

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,255 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension fouling to body

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension fouling to body

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,666 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

vehical slightly low to offside rear

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,551 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,038 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,675 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

both rear tyres run flat

centre exhaust mounting loose

slight play in o/s king pin

steering wheel loose

Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

both rear tyres run flat

centre exhaust mounting loose

slight play in o/s king pin

steering wheel loose

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,283 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 60,283 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,862 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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KMU 286K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KMU 286K, 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 KMU 286K registered?

KMU 286K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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