MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush RUBBERS PERISHED (LEAF SPRING HAS CORROSION) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush RUBBERS PERISHED (LEAF SPRING HAS CORROSION) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush RUBBERS PERISHED (LEAF SPRING HAS CORROSION) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush RUBBERS PERISHED (LEAF SPRING HAS CORROSION) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated stiff on rotation (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Inner staeering arm gaiter ingress of dirt - cable tie loose
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wobbling (8.1.2a)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Oil leak differential ()
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective worn to limit ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner staeering arm gaiter ingress of dirt - cable tie loose
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wobbling (8.1.2a)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Oil leak differential ()
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective worn to limit ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and nsr tyre old and perishing slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and nsr tyre old and perishing slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside 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)
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KMH 163W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KMH 163W, 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.
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What year was KMH 163W registered?
KMH 163W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 20 January 1981.
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