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KTE 833K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,777 mi
Last recorded3,777 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTE 833K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 3,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 3,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

stonechip in windscreen

varous surface corerowion under vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2006 3,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot lid stand insercore

both rear check straps deterating

both rear leaf spring bushes deterating

some noise from rear diff

some wear in front brake pads

varous body damage to vehicle

varous surface corerowion in engine bay

varous surface corerowion under vehicle

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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KTE 833K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 KTE 833K, 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 54 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 KTE 833K?

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What year was KTE 833K registered?

KTE 833K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is KTE 833K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTE 833K shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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