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KYT 7K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYT 7K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,201 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,185 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,797 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight oil leak, Offside worst

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/80/14

Nearside headlamp aim far to left

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow, suspect front pipe to manifold rings

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,488 miles

Clutch bites very low(slave cylinder leaking ?)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaks

Slight play in both front suspension hubs

Fail 13 Jul 2020 63,488 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Pump union area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Clutch bites very low(slave cylinder leaking ?)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaks

Slight play in both front suspension hubs

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,981 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front indicator dim

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,590 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear tyres perishing

front brakes slightly binding

nsf bumper slightly insecure

nsr front wheel of arch corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

exhaust slightly rubbing on center chassis member

front inner anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front tyres perishing

gear box and engine oil leaks

nsf and r brake slightly binding

slight play in nsf lower king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,891 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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KYT 7K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KYT 7K, 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 KYT 7K registered?

KYT 7K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is KYT 7K safe to buy?

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