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936 CWJ

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration936 CWJ
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 77,835 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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936 CWJ is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 936 CWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 936 CWJ registered?

936 CWJ is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is 936 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 936 CWJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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