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KNV 778P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,665 mi
Last recorded47,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 778P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,533 miles

Chassis/ body slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2011 43,619 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,763 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 42,276 miles

nearside front lower trunion worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KNV 778P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNV 778P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNV 778P registered?

KNV 778P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KNV 778P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNV 778P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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