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KPF 314W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,681 mi
Last recorded77,681 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPF 314W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,369 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,711 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,711 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,084 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,390 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 73,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both nearside front and offside front suspension joints

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished(cracks in sidewall)Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,823 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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KPF 314W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPF 314W, 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 KPF 314W registered?

KPF 314W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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