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KCD 96W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,718 mi
Last recorded36,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCD 96W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 36,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,665 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 36,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 36,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 36,593 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,567 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2015 36,272 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2014 36,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,835 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 35,703 miles

Front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 28 May 2012 35,703 miles

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

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

Front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 6 May 2011 35,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 34,556 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,498 miles

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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KCD 96W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCD 96W, 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.

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What year was KCD 96W registered?

KCD 96W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KCD 96W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCD 96W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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