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KPH 355W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,293 mi
Last recorded70,293 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPH 355W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,293 miles

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Offside rear outer sill/lower wing panel corroding.

Slight lift in offside front king pin.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,258 miles

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

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Offside outer sill and lower wing corroding and getting weak.

Slight lift in offside king pin.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,881 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FUEL LINES ABOVE AND IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE HEAVILY PERISHED - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,582 miles

Battery insecure

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,315 miles

petrol tank rusty,

unidentified knock when steering turned.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,483 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 62,464 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

some play & knocking on n/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,567 miles

slight play in both front bottom trunions

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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KPH 355W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KPH 355W, 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 KPH 355W registered?

KPH 355W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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