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KCO 636P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,222 mi
Last recorded6,222 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCO 636P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 6,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 5,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,841 miles

various oil leaks

vehicle underside undersealed/greased heavily

Fail 5 May 2016 4,841 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 4,270 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes slight imbalance

vehicle underside heavily greased/undersealed components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 2,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 1,701 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Fail 25 May 2011 1,701 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 20 May 2010 345 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 262 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 45,334 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,257 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2008 44,257 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 40,732 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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KCO 636P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 KCO 636P, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCO 636P registered?

KCO 636P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 15 April 1976.

Is KCO 636P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCO 636P shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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