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561 MKP

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

10,771 mi
Last recorded10,771 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration561 MKP
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 10,771 miles

oil seepage

Fail 7 Oct 2021 10,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil seepage

Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,653 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 10,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 10,468 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 10,468 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 10,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 10,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,037 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 10,037 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,482 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 9,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 8,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 8,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 7,985 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

transmission leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 6,724 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,222 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 5,222 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 3,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 3,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 2,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 2,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,898 miles

n/s outer sill corroded at rear

n/s/f wheel close to antiroll bar on lock

one bulb out ctr brake light

slight lift n/s/f kingpin

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 92,722 miles

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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561 MKP is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 561 MKP, 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 561 MKP registered?

561 MKP is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 10 May 1980.

Is 561 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 561 MKP shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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