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KNK 489N

1975 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,211 mi
Last recorded50,211 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNK 489N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,949 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind on offside front brake

underside rusty in places

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,125 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,419 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,241 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,651 miles

offside rear leaf spring front mounting point sound but slight evidence of filler used

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,338 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KNK 489N is a 1975 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNK 489N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNK 489N registered?

KNK 489N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 11 June 1975.

Is KNK 489N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNK 489N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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