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KEX 57V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEX 57V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both leaf springs rusty.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear both leaf springs rusty.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,887 miles

Both rear leaf springs rusting.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 89,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear leaf spring weak.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,577 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine overheating.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear leaf spring weak.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,963 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in lower trunion joint on n/s/f suspension.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in lower trunion joint on n/s/f suspension.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,800 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 87,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,092 miles

advise n/s/f lower trunion joint bolt has a rusty deposit around head sugesting it is lose but no play found

advise n/s/r tyre perrished and splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

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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KEX 57V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEX 57V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KEX 57V registered?

KEX 57V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 December 1979.

Is KEX 57V safe to buy?

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