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KGO 850T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,197 mi
Last recorded35,197 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 850T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,104 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 35,104 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,023 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,023 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,962 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,570 miles

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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KGO 850T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KGO 850T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KGO 850T?

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What year was KGO 850T registered?

KGO 850T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is KGO 850T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGO 850T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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