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NKL 383W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,870 mi
Last recorded40,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKL 383W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,870 miles

Front front trunnions have slight play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front rack end has play

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 40,870 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front front trunnions have slight play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front rack end has play

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,862 miles

N/S & O/S/R spring bump stop saddles corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,862 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S & O/S/R spring bump stop saddles corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,187 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 40,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Aug 2011 40,098 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,085 miles

floor to sills /rear inner arches heavily undersealed . †

Fail 7 Jun 2006 40,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear antiroll bar links to heelboard signs of wear not excessive at time of test. †floors inner arches coated with underseal

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 383W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 383W, 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 383W registered?

NKL 383W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 19 November 1980.

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