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KAT 220V

1979 MG B Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B Roadster29,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAT 220V
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,040 miles

Nearside Front King pin bushes slight play

Offside Front King pin bushes slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2020 39,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front King pin bushes slight play

Offside Front King pin bushes slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 38,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,720 miles

slight play in both lower trunions

Pass 2 May 2017 38,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,957 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

centre exhaust mount insecure

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

hand brake warning light staying on

n/s floor corroded at front

o/s floor corroded near jacking point

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2010 37,567 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 37,172 miles

OSF castle rail is corroded.

Pass 16 May 2007 36,967 miles

OSF Castle rail is corroded but not within 30cm of any component and not effecting braking or steering.

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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KAT 220V is a 1979 MG B Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 29,546 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAT 220V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KAT 220V registered?

KAT 220V is a 1979 MG B Roadster, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is KAT 220V safe to buy?

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