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KCF 405W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,500 mi
Last recorded2,500 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCF 405W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,500 miles

Parts of outer body work poor condition especially front wing bottoms

Slight lift in both side suspension joints

Underbody very dry and extensive welding has been carried out in the past and is in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2012 2,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parts of outer body work poor condition especially front wing bottoms

Slight lift in both side suspension joints

Underbody very dry and extensive welding has been carried out in the past and is in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,737 miles

all four tyres worn

both front wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,720 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres worn

nearside rear leaf spring in poor condition

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak fron engine and gearbox

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,516 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes poor condition

Rear suspension leaf springs poor condition

Slight play n/s front king pin

Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,474 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes poor condition

Rear suspension leaf springs poor condition

Slight play n/s front king pin

Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,096 miles

Lift in front n/s king pin trunion joints

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,787 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Lift in front n/s king pin trunion joints

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,027 miles

N/S sills scabby

Slight lift n/s front king pins

Wiper marks to windscreen but not failable at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

N/S sills scabby

Slight lift n/s front king pins

Wiper marks to windscreen but not failable at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,779 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 63,736 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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KCF 405W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KCF 405W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCF 405W registered?

KCF 405W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is KCF 405W safe to buy?

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