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KRB 144P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,024 mi
Last recorded15,024 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRB 144P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 15,024 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 15,022 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 14,991 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,292 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 14,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch underside of vehicle (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 13,578 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,578 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sides front lower suspension joints have slight play.

Chrome lower sill trims fitted to both sides preventing full inspection of sills.

Nearside rear axle check strap missing.

Offside front floor area corroded/holed outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,259 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 11,194 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,482 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 10,482 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,095 miles

offside front floor pan corroded

rear shock absorbers leaking

steering stiff

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,367 miles

both outer door handles missing

nearside rear brake binding

play in both front lower trunions

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 3,360 miles

corrosion to both rear quarter panels

damage to offside front wheel

judder from nearside rear foot and hand brake

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2006 1,746 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KRB 144P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KRB 144P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRB 144P registered?

KRB 144P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 11 August 1975.

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