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KWO 452W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,042 mi
Last recorded44,042 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 452W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 43,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,067 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 40,065 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam OSR axle check/rebound strap worn (2.5.A.1a)

Braking system leaking flexi hose, OSR (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid NSR wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,319 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,667 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 32,667 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,070 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,221 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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KWO 452W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWO 452W, 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 KWO 452W registered?

KWO 452W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is KWO 452W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWO 452W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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