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KAP 220L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

15,853 mi
Last recorded15,853 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 220L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 15,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 15,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 14,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 14,038 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 14,038 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front kingpin play detected

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, nearside inner marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever long travel

vehicle running badly

Fail 13 Apr 2023 13,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged near starter motor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured from under bonnet to starter motor area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front kingpin play detected

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, nearside inner marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever long travel

vehicle running badly

Pass 26 Sep 2017 10,563 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 10,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 10,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush King pin (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 10,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush King pin (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 9,999 miles

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 10 Sep 2015 999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,762 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 9,762 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 9,449 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,449 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,240 miles

Oil leak

Slight lift in nearside front king pin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 9,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Slight lift in nearside front king pin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,373 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 8,373 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,559 miles

slight lift in king pins

Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,349 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 7,349 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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KAP 220L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KAP 220L, 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

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What year was KAP 220L registered?

KAP 220L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is KAP 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAP 220L shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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