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KTU 705T

1970 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 705T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 78,273 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 73,406 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres age cracking in tread

Fail 5 May 2016 73,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front and offside front tyres age cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 72,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

very little travel between front suspension and bump stops

Fail 13 May 2014 70,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

very little travel between front suspension and bump stops

Pass 24 May 2013 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,911 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,061 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,369 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 59,369 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,886 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,471 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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KTU 705T is a 1970 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 KTU 705T, 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 56 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 KTU 705T registered?

KTU 705T is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is KTU 705T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTU 705T shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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