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KBV 198S

1995 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 MG B GT34,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 198S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Oil leak

near side front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

off side front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2008 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KBV 198S is a 1995 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1995 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 34,814 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 KBV 198S, 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 31 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 KBV 198S registered?

KBV 198S is a 1995 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is KBV 198S safe to buy?

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