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KCF 995W

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,573 mi
Last recorded82,573 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCF 995W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,505 miles

both sills have very slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,930 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 80,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 80,079 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 80,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,058 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,048 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KCF 995W is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KCF 995W, 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 KCF 995W registered?

KCF 995W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 12 March 1981.

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