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MGK 539P

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,949 mi
Last recorded22,949 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 539P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 22,949 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,568 miles

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

both steering rack gaitors previously repaired

deterioation to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2017 21,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2014 21,545 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,345 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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MGK 539P is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 MGK 539P, 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 51 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 MGK 539P registered?

MGK 539P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1975.

Is MGK 539P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGK 539P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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