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KJO 742W

1980 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,975 mi
Last recorded43,975 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 742W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RBT : park brake only minimum 16%

Pass 31 May 2019 38,217 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s and n/s/f kingpins

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade

Fail 4 Jun 2015 17,121 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,121 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,786 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,664 miles

ADVISE n/s/f shocker leaking

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 8,661 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ADVISE n/s/f shocker leaking

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,763 miles

crack im rear silencer

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 6,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,903 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 4,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,907 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 3,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 1,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 1,739 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 164 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 164 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KJO 742W is a 1980 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 KJO 742W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJO 742W registered?

KJO 742W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is KJO 742W safe to buy?

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