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KMY 840K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMY 840K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 58,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 58,551 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wind screen washers poor (vaccuum)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wind screen washers poor (vaccuum)

Pass 4 May 2011 57,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 56,105 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 56,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,239 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 64,051 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,337 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 52,332 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspect offside front inner wing has fibreglass repair

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion beneath under seal

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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KMY 840K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KMY 840K, 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 KMY 840K registered?

KMY 840K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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