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KMX 3K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,623 mi
Last recorded11,623 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMX 3K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,623 miles

Advise slight play in column uj

Advise slight play in nearside kingpin

Fail 13 Aug 2013 11,623 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise slight play in column uj

Advise slight play in nearside kingpin

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,480 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 10,904 miles

Advise clutch sticks and is slow to return

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,904 miles

Advise clutch sticks and is slow to return

Fail 3 Jun 2008 10,788 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,647 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 10,647 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,423 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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KMX 3K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KMX 3K, 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 KMX 3K registered?

KMX 3K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is KMX 3K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMX 3K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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