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KCD 70W

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCD 70W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,183 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,196 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,066 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 73,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,958 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,943 miles

Both offside tyres becoming perished.

Handbrake travel long.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,943 miles

Both offside tyres becoming perished.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,942 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,657 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside tyre perished and was under inflated.

Staining on fuel tank may indicate a previous leak.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,657 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside tyre perished and was under inflated.

Staining on fuel tank may indicate a previous leak.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 72,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,460 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 72,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 70W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KCD 70W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCD 70W registered?

KCD 70W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KCD 70W safe to buy?

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