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KBW 222W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 222W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 76,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 74,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 70,260 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly perished.

Pass 9 May 2022 65,586 miles

Offside Fuel hose chafing Pipe at rear of vehicle slightly perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 64,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,241 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,241 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 61,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 61,007 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 59,600 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,600 miles

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.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,165 miles

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.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,165 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,563 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 57,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,724 miles

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

whole of underneath of car heavily unsersealed - difficult to fully assess for corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2006 53,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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