1981 MG B GT 1.8L Petrol · KBL 358W
1981 MG B GT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/03/1981. Recorded mileage 6,626 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG B GT
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1798cc
KBL 358W Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 6,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KBL 358W Mileage History
- 25/08/200693,004 mi
- 27/06/200793,265 mi+261 mi
- 02/07/200793,265 mi
- 08/07/200895,184 mi+1,919 mi
- 11/07/200895,187 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/200997,914 mi+2,727 mi
- 15/07/200997,914 mi
- 23/06/2010508 mi-97,406 mi
- 23/06/2010508 mi
- 14/07/20111,335 mi+827 mi
- 11/07/20122,036 mi+701 mi
- 31/07/20122,045 mi+9 mi
- 15/07/20133,203 mi+1,158 mi
- 26/07/20133,261 mi+58 mi
- 03/07/20144,202 mi+941 mi
- 08/07/20144,204 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/20154,869 mi+665 mi
- 13/07/20154,869 mi
- 11/06/20166,008 mi+1,139 mi
- 28/05/20206,131 mi+123 mi
- 26/08/20216,622 mi+491 mi
- 08/04/20256,626 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -4,639 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KBL 358W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mg B Gt (KBL 358W) between August 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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