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KVS 465P

1976 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 465P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,112 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Slight play in both rear saddle bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Slight play in both rear saddle bushes

Pass 14 May 2013 74,043 miles

All four tyres deteriorated and tread cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 74,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

All four tyres deteriorated and tread cracking

Corrosion under both front wheel arches near side sills but not within perscribed areas.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,741 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM OFF WINGS CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,968 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 71,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 71,585 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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KVS 465P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVS 465P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KVS 465P registered?

KVS 465P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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