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KGD 245T

1979 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGD 245T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 42,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 39,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,189 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,993 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,180 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 37,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 36,413 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 36,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 35,597 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 34,804 miles

front road springs slightly rusty

nearside front tyre on on outter edge and worn slightly out of shape

rear leaf springs slightly rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 33,763 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 33,763 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 8 May 2009 32,092 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 32,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,675 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 31,675 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 30,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 29,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,636 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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KGD 245T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGD 245T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGD 245T registered?

KGD 245T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is KGD 245T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGD 245T shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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