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KNK 25N

1974 MG B

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNK 25N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,624 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive classic car oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,498 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,422 miles

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

underside has been waxoyl

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,243 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front kingpins have slight up/down movement.

Gearbox mounting defective (bushes perished) ()

Vehicle underside covered in waxoyl

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,140 miles

Gearbox mounting defective perished ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,140 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective perished ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,999 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,511 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking slighty

tyres starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever seized in drum (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking slighty

tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2017 94,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,924 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 93,615 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,145 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,528 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 91,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 91,315 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 90,579 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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KNK 25N is a 1974 MG B in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 KNK 25N, 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 52 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 KNK 25N registered?

KNK 25N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 16 October 1974.

Is KNK 25N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNK 25N shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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