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KRF 565P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,378 mi
Last recorded18,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRF 565P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 18,378 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 18,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f n/s/f king pins play

Fail 30 Apr 2021 18,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f n/s/f king pins play

Pass 10 May 2019 18,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 17,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,734 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 15,779 miles

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

signs of corrosion at offside rear outer sill

very slight lift found at offside front lower trunion

Fail 8 May 2014 15,778 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion at offside rear outer sill

very slight lift found at offside front lower trunion

Pass 22 May 2013 15,424 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 15,370 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,652 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2011 13,652 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,243 miles

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

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,809 miles

hand brake long

o/s/f n/s/f king pins slight play

o/s/f tyre starting to split and wearing on innr edge

o/s/r tyre starting to split

steering rack noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,340 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 5,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s rack end slight play

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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KRF 565P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KRF 565P, 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 KRF 565P registered?

KRF 565P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KRF 565P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRF 565P shows 22 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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