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KPG 404W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPG 404W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,277 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,224 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 96,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross bar (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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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KPG 404W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPG 404W, 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

How do I check the history of KPG 404W?

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What year was KPG 404W registered?

KPG 404W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KPG 404W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPG 404W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KPG 404W have outstanding finance?

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