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KPG 133K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,018 mi
Last recorded21,018 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPG 133K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 21,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 21,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 11,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 3,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 129 miles

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

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

RADIATOR FAN DOES NOT WORK

WATER LEAK FROM HEATER VALVE AND TOP HOSE

Fail 25 May 2011 129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

RADIATOR FAN DOES NOT WORK

WATER LEAK FROM HEATER VALVE AND TOP HOSE

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,663 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2009 96,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 92,231 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,414 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 87,218 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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KPG 133K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPG 133K, 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 54 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 KPG 133K registered?

KPG 133K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is KPG 133K safe to buy?

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