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KRF 991P

1975 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,006 mi
Last recorded31,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb GT50,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRF 991P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,006 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,002 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,705 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 30,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,195 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 29,195 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,353 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 26,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,459 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 23,459 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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KRF 991P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 50,561 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KRF 991P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRF 991P registered?

KRF 991P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KRF 991P safe to buy?

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