MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly perished.
Offside Fuel hose chafing Pipe at rear of vehicle slightly perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Travel on handbrake high but not excessive
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Travel on handbrake high but not excessive
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Front tyres 17years old
Rear Both rear tyres 15 years old
Rear fuel pipes perished
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise the offside front lower & upper trunnions have slight lift in them.
Advise both fuel over flow pipe connectors at carbs,split.Recommend replacement ASAP.
Advise front brakes only just metthe front brake inbalance requirements.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advise rear brake effort recording out of balance may soon require attention.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
co 4.2% (LIMIT 4.5%) HC 1178 (limit 1200)
handbrake nearly at end of travel when fully applied
offside kingpin has slight play
Slight imbalance in rear brakes
whole of underneath of car heavily unsersealed - difficult to fully assess for corrosion
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KBW 222W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KBW 222W, 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.
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What year was KBW 222W registered?
KBW 222W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1980.
Is KBW 222W safe to buy?
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