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KRY 4P

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,589 mi
Last recorded44,589 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRY 4P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,589 miles

Brake pedal spongy foot brake on first application brakes soft (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear floor pans/inner sills and centre main chassis/jacking point (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear floor pans/inner sills and end of sill (5.2.6)

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

all four tyres are starting to crack on side walls

both doors and rear arches and front panel are starting to rust

bulk head and front chassis rails are starting to rust

drivers seat is a bit loose to floor

off side brake has some binding

outer sills are rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,745 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,742 miles

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,014 miles

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/e brake hose slightly out of line

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,163 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/e brake hose slightly out of line

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins [suspension] have lift

fuel pipe at rear of pump/tank fitting is corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 790,672 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 79,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 78,690 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 78,690 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 78,484 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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KRY 4P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KRY 4P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRY 4P registered?

KRY 4P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 29 September 1975.

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