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KPH 457K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,787 mi
Last recorded20,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPH 457K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,787 miles

offside front chassis corroded, (outside priscribed area)

offside front inner wheel arch holed & corroded, (outside priscribed area)

offside lower rear wing, (trim panel) corroded through

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,764 miles

both rear springs starting to sagg

offside rear wing corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,764 miles

offside rear outer sill trim panel/wing corroded & holed.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,754 miles

off side rear lower wing/trim panel corroded. †and wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,739 miles

o/s front floor holed outside prescribed areas.

o/s rear wing/sill trim holed & corroded.

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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KPH 457K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 KPH 457K, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPH 457K registered?

KPH 457K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KPH 457K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPH 457K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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