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221 MCG

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 MCG
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,099 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

n/s/rear fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2008 72,099 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

n/s/rear fog lamp not working

Fail 31 Dec 2007 72,088 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,016 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 72,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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221 MCG is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 221 MCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 221 MCG registered?

221 MCG is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is 221 MCG safe to buy?

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