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KPL 186K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 186K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,352 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,528 miles

both front sills bottom of wing are rusting

Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,526 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front sills bottom of wing are rusting

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,000 miles

alternator sepresser braket broken

n/s/front wing corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 73,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp switch has a slight defect

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,402 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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KPL 186K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KPL 186K, 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 KPL 186K registered?

KPL 186K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is KPL 186K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 186K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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