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KRN 890T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,292 mi
Last recorded5,292 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRN 890T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,292 miles

previous accident damage to o/s front chassis resulting in o/s front wheel to be back approx 30 cm road tested and found to steer and brake without veering

should read 30mm not cm

Fail 10 Sep 2008 5,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

previous accident damage to o/s front chassis resulting in o/s front wheel to be back approx 30 cm road tested and found to steer and brake without veering

should read 30mm not cm

Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavey surface corrosion on front sub frame and both front lower wishbone pans

nearside front floor is slightly corroded.

petrol tank is corroded.

rear/under panel is corroded.

sound-proofing underside of bonnett is insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavey surface corrosion on both front lower wishbone pans

offside and nearside front floors are slightly corroded. †

Fail 21 Jun 2006 4,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavey surface corrosion on both front lower wishbone pans

nearside front and rear floor have slight corrosion. †

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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KRN 890T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KRN 890T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRN 890T registered?

KRN 890T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is KRN 890T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRN 890T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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