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ACO 71W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,698 mi
Last recorded23,698 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 71W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 23,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,635 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 13,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 12,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 11,931 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 11,925 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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ACO 71W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ACO 71W, 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

How do I check the history of ACO 71W?

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What year was ACO 71W registered?

ACO 71W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ACO 71W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACO 71W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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