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BKC 800X

1982 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKC 800X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 86,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,667 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 86,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,335 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,335 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,742 miles

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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BKC 800X is a 1982 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 BKC 800X, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKC 800X registered?

BKC 800X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is BKC 800X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKC 800X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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