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KWD 330V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 330V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,612 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 98,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,843 miles

Nearside slight lift king pin

Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,581 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated unable to open to check (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,034 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 92,034 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,303 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,020 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,792 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,372 miles

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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KWD 330V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KWD 330V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWD 330V registered?

KWD 330V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is KWD 330V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWD 330V shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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