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KRT 77V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRT 77V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,437 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,437 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion near inner castle rail

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin king pin king pin (lift) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play both rack inner knuckle

Pass 24 Dec 2020 76,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front floor corroded

rear bumper becoming loose

Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,152 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside jacking point corroded. nearside front floor rail corroded

rear exhaust bracket/ mounting partly broken

Fail 7 Nov 2019 75,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in nearside and offside kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

offside jacking point corroded, nearside front floor rail corroded

rear exhaust bracket poor/ partly broken

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,433 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in nearside and offside kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm type (5.3.2 (b))

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm type (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in nearside and offside front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

offside mirror glass becoming deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lever arm type (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lever arm type (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lever arm shock absorber (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,870 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lever arm shock absorber (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,983 miles

fog lamp missing

lift in front suspension king pins

offside front floor corroded

slight play in track rod inner knuckle joints

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fog lamp missing

lift in front suspension king pins

offside front floor corroded

slight play in track rod inner knuckle joints

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,695 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fog lamp missing

slight play offside and nearside king pins

Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fog light missing

no ignition lights

oil leaking from rear diff

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension king pins

slight play in offside front track rod inner knuckle joint

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both door bottoms corroded

n/s wing top corroded

o/s front brake disc back plate rubbing on disc

under car chassis/floor corroded & weak

washer poor working

Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,239 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both door bottoms corroded

n/s wing top corroded

o/s front brake disc back plate rubbing on disc

under car chassis/floor corroded & weak

washer poor working

Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 59,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,154 miles

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

Oil leak

brake parking offside rear binding slightly / performance considerably lower than nearside

front suspension nearside upper trunion joint has play

Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,009 miles

Battery insecure

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

trunion lower suspension joint offside front slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play lower suspension joint offside front

Pass 26 Aug 2006 50,895 miles

as failure sheet

Fail 11 Aug 2006 50,887 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres becoming perished † †n/s/f floor becoming corroded small hole

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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KRT 77V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KRT 77V, 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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KRT 77V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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