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KKN 281L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,505 mi
Last recorded5,505 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKN 281L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,505 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 10 Aug 2015 5,448 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 4,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 4,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,801 miles

Nearside reverse light innoperative.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 3,801 miles

Nearside reverse light innoperative.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,609 miles

Battery insecure

brake hose metal collars rusting

brake master cylinder metal reservior surface rusted

engine sump heavily surface rusted

steering rack slightly noisy in operation

underfloor and chassis surface rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2006 3,112 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 3,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KKN 281L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KKN 281L, 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 KKN 281L?

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What year was KKN 281L registered?

KKN 281L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is KKN 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKN 281L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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