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KOF 774P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,054 mi
Last recorded66,054 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOF 774P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,054 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

small crack in windsreen

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,828 miles

wiper switch loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,609 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,423 miles

slight lift in o/s kingpin.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight lift in o/s kingpin.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,515 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center floor corroded (jacking point}.

rear valance corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack.rear valance corroded.play in front propshaft uj.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 60,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack.rear valance corroded.play in front propshaft uj.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,265 miles

slight play in rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,179 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,179 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,680 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,680 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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KOF 774P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KOF 774P, 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 KOF 774P registered?

KOF 774P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1975.

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