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KMH 163W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMH 163W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 88,806 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2020 88,804 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 88,321 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2019 88,321 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,075 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,074 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,040 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,926 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 86,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 86,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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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.

Is KMH 163W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMH 163W shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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