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KTG 505L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,489 mi
Last recorded14,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTG 505L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,489 miles

steering is stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 14,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 May 2013 13,152 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre close and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering slighty stiff

Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre showing some cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,938 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 10,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 9,662 miles

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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KTG 505L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KTG 505L, 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

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What year was KTG 505L registered?

KTG 505L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KTG 505L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTG 505L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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