MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point at sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point at sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front at inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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KGE 208T is a 1979 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 70%.
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 KGE 208T, 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 KGE 208T registered?
KGE 208T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is KGE 208T safe to buy?
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