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KXS 351K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,602 mi
Last recorded33,602 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXS 351K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,602 miles

all front suspension rubber bushes slight perishing

slight play in both kingpins

Fail 11 Apr 2019 33,602 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all front suspension rubber bushes slight perishing

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,579 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 33,562 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,523 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

complete exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,350 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,174 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,429 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KXS 351K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KXS 351K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KXS 351K registered?

KXS 351K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is KXS 351K safe to buy?

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