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KPW 635P

1975 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,614 mi
Last recorded8,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 635P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 8,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 7,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 7,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 7,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 6,472 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 6,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 6,263 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 6,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 5,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake performance

Pass 22 May 2009 4,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 3,860 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 3,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 3,481 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 3,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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KPW 635P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPW 635P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPW 635P registered?

KPW 635P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 22 August 1975.

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