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KFC 795W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,690 mi
Last recorded8,690 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFC 795W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 8,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,416 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,063 miles

slight engine oil laek

slight play in steering rack

slight rust to o/s chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2016 7,049 miles

Offside Rear spring mount wear

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,357 miles

both outer floors,offside jacking point and offside rear chassis corroded.

screenwash leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 4,621 miles

body rust

car in lowered condition

Pass 9 Mar 2013 2,025 miles

chassis and floor slightly rusty

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 966 miles

Advanced corrosion on front crossmember

Advanced or heavy corrosion on bonnet, front wings, n/s door,rear wings, front valance, rear valance, etc

Both rear chassis rails and both rear spring hanger mounting areas have been repaired and heavily sealed over

Both rear suspension bump rubbers missing

O/S rear handbrake linkage secured with binding wire.

Offside front brake caliper has been repaired(welded)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on front crossmember

Advanced or heavy corrosion on bonnet, front wings, n/s door,rear wings, front valance, rear valance, etc

Both rear chassis rails and both rear spring hanger mounting areas have been repaired and heavily sealed over

Both rear suspension bump rubbers missing

O/S rear handbrake linkage secured with binding wire.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on n/s door, front valance, wings, bonnet, etc

Advanced wear and corrosion on both front brake discs

Both rear suspension bump rubbers missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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KFC 795W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFC 795W, 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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KFC 795W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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