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KFV 435S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,643 mi
Last recorded33,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 435S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,573 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,328 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 May 2015 33,328 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 May 2014 33,177 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bump stops missing offside and nearside

Fail 7 May 2013 32,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front bottom arm to hub joint gators are deteriorateing

slight coolany leak from around thermostat houseing

Pass 7 May 2013 32,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside front bottom arm to hub joint gators are deteriorateing

slight coolany leak from around thermostat houseing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,722 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front brake pipe deteriorating due to corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing off on outer edge

slight play in nearside rear shocker pin and bush

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front brake pipe deteriorating due to corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing off on outer edge

slight play in nearside rear shocker pin and bush

Pass 10 May 2011 32,458 miles

centre exhaust joins have a slight leak of gasses

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 8 May 2010 31,876 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust joint not tight

offside front seat a little loose

Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,231 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust joint not tight

offside front seat a little loose

Pass 12 May 2008 28,215 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2007 21,752 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2006 17,748 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 17,748 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

both trackrod ends gaiters worn through on balance weights

corrosion starting on floorpans to sill sections

exhaust front lower clamp slightly loose and pipe fouling crossmember

h/brake compensator strap perished

o/side front seat showing signs of movement

signs of oil leak starting on o/side front shock absorber pivot

slight freeplay in both front hubs and steering rack ends

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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KFV 435S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 KFV 435S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFV 435S registered?

KFV 435S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 10 May 1978.

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