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KRS 514P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 514P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,530 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,095 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KRS 514P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KRS 514P, 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

How do I check the history of KRS 514P?

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What year was KRS 514P registered?

KRS 514P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is KRS 514P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRS 514P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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