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KKK 871V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,480 mi
Last recorded7,480 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKK 871V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 7,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,939 miles

Various small oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 May 2018 5,140 miles

Slight movement in the front king pins

Pass 8 May 2017 3,944 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 3,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside slight play in steering tie arm in rack end

fuel cap seal slightly perished

washer fluid jellified

Fail 6 May 2016 3,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside slight play in steering tie arm in rack end

fuel cap seal slightly perished

washer fluid jellified

Pass 3 Mar 2015 2,820 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 1,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,947 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,947 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,611 miles

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s and n/s front chassis floor corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

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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KKK 871V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KKK 871V, 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.

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What year was KKK 871V registered?

KKK 871V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 6 June 1980.

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