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KCP 160S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCP 160S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 89,152 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2024 89,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 87,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,221 miles

Front both worn low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,694 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,793 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,637 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,493 miles

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

Rear of both outer sills light corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear of both outer sills light corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Water pump leaking badly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Water pump leaking badly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,278 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Battery light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Indicators flashing slowly at idle

Slight play in osf lower ball joint

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,257 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,209 miles

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

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

SEVER OIL LEEK DANGER TO OTHER ROAD USERS

Pass 5 Jul 2005 81,820 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 81,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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KCP 160S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 KCP 160S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KCP 160S registered?

KCP 160S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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