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ADK 987V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

536 mi
Last recorded536 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADK 987V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 536 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 521 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 26 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,336 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,334 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,954 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,713 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 98,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,975 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,774 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,773 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,927 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 94,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,458 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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ADK 987V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ADK 987V, 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 ADK 987V registered?

ADK 987V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is ADK 987V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADK 987V shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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