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KYR 287K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,592 mi
Last recorded4,592 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYR 287K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,592 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 4,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,361 miles

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

advise on off side rear tyre starting to perish and wear on edge

Fail 15 Mar 2006 4,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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KYR 287K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KYR 287K, 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 KYR 287K registered?

KYR 287K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is KYR 287K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYR 287K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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