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KOJ 990P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,828 mi
Last recorded63,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOJ 990P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,115 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 62,510 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,543 miles

rear carburettor overflow leaks sometimes

Fail 1 Jul 2009 61,543 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,013 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 59,898 miles

signs of corrosion from under side of vehicle

slight play in steering rack

slight windscreen damage

Fail 4 May 2007 59,873 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to under side of vehicle

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 59,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 59,296 miles

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

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

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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KOJ 990P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KOJ 990P, 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 KOJ 990P registered?

KOJ 990P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1975.

Is KOJ 990P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOJ 990P shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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