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KCD 107W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,989 mi
Last recorded51,989 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCD 107W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 51,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 51,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 51,435 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,047 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight lift (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight lift (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 49,047 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight lift (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight lift (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,617 miles

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,270 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,658 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,382 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,256 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,766 miles

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

both front lower wishbone bushes perishing and worn offside rear the worst.

both rear tyres perishing on side walls.to monitor.

front no plate cracked.

slight lift in both front king-pins.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,594 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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KCD 107W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KCD 107W, 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 KCD 107W registered?

KCD 107W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KCD 107W safe to buy?

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