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KIG 9415

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,548 mi
Last recorded36,548 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 9415
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,548 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 36,543 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,352 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,161 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,161 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,104 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 33,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,719 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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KIG 9415 is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KIG 9415, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIG 9415 registered?

KIG 9415 is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KIG 9415 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIG 9415 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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