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KSN 688X

1982 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,187 mi
Last recorded25,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSN 688X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 25,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to centre join (7.1.2)

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,291 miles

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

play in o/s and n/s king pins

Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,773 miles

Car heavily undersealed.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 14,773 miles

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

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

Car heavily undersealed.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,974 miles

Heavily udersealed.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 11,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,030 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 11,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,242 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 10,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 10,056 miles

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

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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KSN 688X is a 1982 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 KSN 688X, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSN 688X registered?

KSN 688X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is KSN 688X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSN 688X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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