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KWF 709W

1981 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,631 mi
Last recorded13,631 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWF 709W
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 13,631 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 13,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,625 miles

Nearside n/s castle sectshion corroder under wing spash panels corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 8,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 8,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,455 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 7,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 7,375 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,618 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

o/s castle section corroded at front

play at steering weel

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 26,680 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 26,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

o/s front castle section corroded

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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KWF 709W is a 1981 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWF 709W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWF 709W registered?

KWF 709W is a 1981 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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