MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Sound deadening material insecure both sections on bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pressure build up slow pipe to servo collapsing near inlet manifold (1.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front caliper not got original locking devise need check if locktited
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front wipers smeary
front wipers smeary
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
battery cage is insecure due to corrosion needs attension
nearside front bump stop missing
offside front bump stop breaking of its mountain plate
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/f inner steering rack joint noisey & slight free play
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
front bottom arms rear bushes split
nsf bottom arm bump stop missing
osf suspension lower arm bump stop detached/loose
petrol leak from carbs overfloww when cold stops quickly
slight brake bind nsf
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads appear to be getting low os outer
fuel lines corroded at rear
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pump area wet( slight fuel leak), fuel line corroded, both front floor area corroded.
signs of dampness around the fuel pump area under the car. under vehicle generaly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
battery support tray heavily corroded
corrosion to floor pan O/S/F
front suspension lower arm inner bushes worn
nearside rear fog light inoperative
petrol pipe at rear heavily corroded
signs of petrol leaking from pump
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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NKL 281W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NKL 281W, 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 NKL 281W registered?
NKL 281W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.
Is NKL 281W safe to buy?
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