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KBW 238W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 238W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 87,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,422 miles

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

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

nearside front body slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,195 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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KBW 238W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KBW 238W, 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 KBW 238W registered?

KBW 238W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KBW 238W safe to buy?

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