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KBJ 781V

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,530 mi
Last recorded21,530 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 781V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 21,528 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 21,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion joint to stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion joint to stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 21,039 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive maximum 4.5 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion joint to stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion joint to stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,897 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen has a crack in it

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 19,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front windscreen has a crack in it

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,985 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 18,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 17,741 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 16,883 miles

slight play in front kingpins

slight play in steering

Pass 1 May 2009 16,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 15,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,075 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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KBJ 781V is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBJ 781V, 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.

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What year was KBJ 781V registered?

KBJ 781V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 19 February 1980.

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