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KPA 457P

1975 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,256 mi
Last recorded62,256 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 457P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 62,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 61,617 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 60,440 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,804 miles

nearside rear wheelarch rusted soon have sharp edges

Pass 16 May 2013 58,355 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,329 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 56,326 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,898 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 49,737 miles

n/s rear wheel arch blistering with rust

Pass 15 May 2007 47,276 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,193 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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KPA 457P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPA 457P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPA 457P registered?

KPA 457P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KPA 457P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPA 457P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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