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KAY 125V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,780 mi
Last recorded46,780 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 125V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,780 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,779 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,781 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,774 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

minor play in both king pins.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,541 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,540 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear brakes slightly draging

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,534 miles

slight play in both front swivels. †rear bumper retaining plate corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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KAY 125V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 KAY 125V, 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 46 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 KAY 125V registered?

KAY 125V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 22 March 1980.

Is KAY 125V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAY 125V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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