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NKL 281W

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKL 281W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,921 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 88,920 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 88,354 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 4 May 2016 88,027 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,249 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 86,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,281 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 86,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,839 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,839 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 85,788 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,193 miles

signs of dampness around the fuel pump area under the car. under vehicle generaly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,023 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 84,023 miles

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?

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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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.

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