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KAP 429W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,154 mi
Last recorded8,154 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 429W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 8,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 8,154 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 7,427 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 6,885 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 6,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 6,205 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 4,807 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 4,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2014 4,042 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

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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KAP 429W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 KAP 429W, 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 46 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 KAP 429W registered?

KAP 429W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KAP 429W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAP 429W shows 12 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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