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KPG 1P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

31,380 mi
Last recorded31,380 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPG 1P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 30,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 27,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,875 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 25,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,105 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 23,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 21,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,867 miles

Nearside Front lower trunion has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2015 16,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan corroded/marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer to inner sill weld broke away (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front lower trunion has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 14,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 13,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,903 miles

rear window poor condition

underbody corrosion & undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear window poor condition

underbody corrosion & undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,747 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 10,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,551 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 1P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KPG 1P, 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 KPG 1P registered?

KPG 1P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1975.

Is KPG 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPG 1P shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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