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KYP 509D

1982 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,321 mi
Last recorded55,321 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYP 509D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,762 miles

Both Front tyres perishing

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,755 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,740 miles

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,705 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,616 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,395 miles

oil on n/s/r backplate

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,070 miles

offside front and both rear tyres are p rated remoulds

Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,070 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front and both rear tyres are p rated remoulds

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,200 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KYP 509D is a 1982 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KYP 509D, 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 KYP 509D registered?

KYP 509D is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is KYP 509D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYP 509D shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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