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KAF 822L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,048 mi
Last recorded25,048 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAF 822L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 25,048 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 24,834 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 24,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,940 miles

slight slack in handbrake cable

Fail 10 May 2013 20,284 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 20,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,041 miles

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,708 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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KAF 822L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 KAF 822L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAF 822L?

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What year was KAF 822L registered?

KAF 822L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is KAF 822L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAF 822L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAF 822L have outstanding finance?

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