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KYV 165K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,380 mi
Last recorded26,380 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYV 165K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 26,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 26,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 25,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,717 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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KYV 165K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KYV 165K, 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 KYV 165K registered?

KYV 165K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is KYV 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYV 165K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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