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KYC 533K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,878 mi
Last recorded48,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 533K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 48,091 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 48,062 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 47,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 45,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 43,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 43,615 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 May 2019 41,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,621 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 May 2017 37,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,926 miles

Slight binding on front brakes

Pass 2 May 2015 32,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 28,982 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2013 26,843 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2012 23,678 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2011 21,968 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 18,732 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2009 16,326 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack !

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,943 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 12,943 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 3,565 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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KYC 533K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KYC 533K, 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 KYC 533K registered?

KYC 533K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is KYC 533K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 533K shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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