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KSD 185P

1975 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSD 185P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and holed visible from engine bay

Fail 14 May 2018 74,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and holed visible from engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 73,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 72,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 71,342 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside trunnions have been replaced but require greasing to avoid any more play developing

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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KSD 185P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSD 185P, 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 KSD 185P registered?

KSD 185P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 29 August 1975.

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