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KAV 535W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAV 535W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under floor strengthening panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,346 miles

Nearside steering rack boot deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,221 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,909 miles

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rust patches on offside outer sill

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

offside rear tyre cracked between treads

rust patches on offside outer sill

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

small amount of play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,210 miles

Exhaust rear mounting rubber cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti-rollbar end mounting bushes starting to split

Small amount of play in front wheel bearings

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm and cracked between treads

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,820 miles

Small amount of play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,267 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,701 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 72,700 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,209 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,359 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,185 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 70,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,494 miles

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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KAV 535W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 KAV 535W, 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 45 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 KAV 535W registered?

KAV 535W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1981.

Is KAV 535W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAV 535W shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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