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KWA 162W

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,313 mi
Last recorded38,313 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 162W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 36,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,130 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 35,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,132 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

clutch flexi hose bubbled

slight corrosion offside outer sill/lower front wing

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

genarl oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 21,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 16,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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KWA 162W is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWA 162W, 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 KWA 162W registered?

KWA 162W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 17 December 1980.

Is KWA 162W safe to buy?

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