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KVO 256P

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVO 256P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 90,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear kingpins have slight lift

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front kingpins have slight lift (wear)

Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front kingpins have slight lift (wear)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins have slight lift and play

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside and offside front lower trunion joints have slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside and offside front lower trunion joints have slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

extensive welding to floors and sills

offside and nearside front king pins slight play in top thrust washers

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive welding to floors and sills

offside and nearside front king pins slight play in top thrust washers

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

extensive repair work to floors and sills inner and outer

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,369 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front king pin units

Pass 23 May 2011 87,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 87,250 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 87,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 87,028 miles

offside and nearside front top king pin thrust washers slight play

offside front tyre close to limit 1.6m and side wall outer cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

all tyres starting to crack on side walls

extensive welding to floors and inner and outer sills

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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KVO 256P is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 KVO 256P, 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 51 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 KVO 256P registered?

KVO 256P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1975.

Is KVO 256P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVO 256P shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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