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KBW 271S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,174 mi
Last recorded20,174 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 271S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2017 20,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 18,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 15,934 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 271S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 271S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBW 271S registered?

KBW 271S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is KBW 271S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBW 271S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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