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KUC 387K

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,617 mi
Last recorded81,617 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 387K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear hub seal slightly leaking/sweating.

Fail 2 May 2018 81,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear hub seal slightly leaking/sweating.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking but not on to brakes

Pass 20 May 2015 81,388 miles

offside rear hub oil seal damp

top hose damp

Fail 20 May 2015 81,388 miles

top hose damp

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

offside rear hub oil seal damp

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,973 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,973 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,285 miles

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 80,285 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,113 miles

steering rack worn to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,877 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,446 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both batteries insecure

steering rack worn

Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,938 miles

Batteries insecure

Steering rack worn to limit

Fail 13 Apr 2006 78,938 miles

Batteries insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering rack worn to limit

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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KUC 387K is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 KUC 387K, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUC 387K registered?

KUC 387K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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