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KHY 840L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

27,966 mi
Last recorded27,966 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 840L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 27,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,311 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 25,601 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 25,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 24,895 miles

Nearside Rear Outer End of sill rusty

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,579 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight hole

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,904 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight hole

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,668 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,862 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,096 miles

o/s/f lower suspension gaiters torn/dust cover

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,205 miles

Oil leak

poor engine bay fuel pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,068 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/front wiper blades slight tears

n/s/rear hub damp

o/s/rear fuel pump sweating

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,780 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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KHY 840L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 KHY 840L, 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 KHY 840L?

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What year was KHY 840L registered?

KHY 840L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is KHY 840L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHY 840L shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KHY 840L have outstanding finance?

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