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KCW 14V

1980 Beauford Tourer

Beige Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,027 mi
Last recorded8,027 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Beauford Tourer15,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCW 14V
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 8,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 6,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 5,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 21 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 12,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

steering column has slight end float

Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,823 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,559 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 9,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,738 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 8,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,032 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 8,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 7,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,071 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 6,071 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 5,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 5,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 4,533 miles

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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KCW 14V is a 1980 Beauford Tourer in Beige with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,334 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KCW 14V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCW 14V registered?

KCW 14V is a 1980 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is KCW 14V safe to buy?

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