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KTX 849L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTX 849L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,298 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,298 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 96,266 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 96,266 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,263 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,257 miles

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

axle straps perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 96,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,426 miles

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

rear axle rubber rebound straps perished

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,228 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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KTX 849L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTX 849L, 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 KTX 849L?

You can check the full history of KTX 849L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KTX 849L registered?

KTX 849L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KTX 849L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTX 849L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KTX 849L have outstanding finance?

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