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KXC 56H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,932 mi
Last recorded3,932 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXC 56H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 3,932 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,088 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 3,087 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 1,747 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 1,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,459 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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KXC 56H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KXC 56H, 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

How do I check the history of KXC 56H?

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What year was KXC 56H registered?

KXC 56H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is KXC 56H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXC 56H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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