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KVP 125W

1981 MG GT

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1981 MG GT33,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVP 125W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,283 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,880 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,305 miles

slight play offside front wheel (poss wheel bearing)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat belt frayed!!front screen chipped,.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,735 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat belt frayed!!front screen chipped,.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,033 miles

Has slight knock and play in steering rack

N/S wiper blade has started to split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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KVP 125W is a 1981 MG GT in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1981 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 33,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVP 125W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KVP 125W registered?

KVP 125W is a 1981 MG GT, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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