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KYY 551C

2012 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,512 mi
Last recorded2,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYY 551C
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 2,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 1,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 1,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,458 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,458 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,887 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,703 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 75,697 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

handbrake cable clevice pin to drum lever split pins missing

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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KYY 551C is a 2012 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYY 551C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 14 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KYY 551C registered?

KYY 551C is a 2012 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KYY 551C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYY 551C shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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