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AAA 842V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,058 mi
Last recorded47,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 842V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,476 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 46,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear leaf spring check straps perished

Fail 26 Jun 2019 45,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear leaf spring check straps perished

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,739 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,739 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,808 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,723 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 42,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 41,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 39,916 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,910 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,883 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 26,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,969 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,969 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in both front floorpans

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,578 miles

corrosion in both front floorpans

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,738 miles

front o/s and n/s floor pans showing corrosion but not perforated

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,694 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,675 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AAA 842V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AAA 842V, 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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AAA 842V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 21 April 1980.

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