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KGA 668L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,643 mi
Last recorded63,643 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGA 668L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,643 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 63,642 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,129 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 60,622 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

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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KGA 668L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGA 668L, 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 KGA 668L registered?

KGA 668L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1973.

Is KGA 668L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGA 668L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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