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KNF 22P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,767 mi
Last recorded16,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNF 22P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 16,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,538 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front suspension lower joint has slight lift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension lower joint has slight play

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 15,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system hitting body and rear suspension component - clamp appears to be missing from front section

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front suspension lower joint has slight lift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension lower joint has slight play

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,478 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 12,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

water pump worn

Pass 9 May 2012 12,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 12,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damp mark on fuel pump

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damp mark on fuel pump

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 8,694 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,694 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 7,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,740 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 6,514 miles

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

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

Slight movement at steering wheel

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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KNF 22P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 KNF 22P, 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 51 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 KNF 22P registered?

KNF 22P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KNF 22P safe to buy?

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