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KGP 629Y

1982 MG Mgb Roadster

Green Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,034 mi
Last recorded75,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 MG Mgb Roadster73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 629Y
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,069 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,424 miles

165/80/14/85t budget

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded

outer door sills may be corroded behind sill covers

play in nearside front king pin

strong advisory that both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 73,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded

165/80/14/85t budget

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer door sills may be corroded behind sill covers

play in nearside front king pin

strong advisory that both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,341 miles

(front to rear) brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

sill covers fitted to outer door sills

Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,341 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

sill covers fitted to outer door sills

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,236 miles

Rear exhaust mount split and in poor condition.

Slight lift in both front king pins.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mount split and in poor condition.

Slight lift in both front king pins.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,061 miles

Both sun visors missing

Main beam tell tale light inoperative

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,061 miles

Both sun visors missing

Main beam tell tale light inoperative

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,992 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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KGP 629Y is a 1982 MG Mgb Roadster in Green with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGP 629Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 44 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGP 629Y registered?

KGP 629Y is a 1982 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 28 August 1982.

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