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ADY 726D

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,737 mi
Last recorded22,737 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 726D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,737 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,758 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 21,064 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 21,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 19,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,228 miles

under body heavily undersealed making full inspection of floor and chassis difficult

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,103 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes underseald

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,949 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,886 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Apr 2008 16,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,780 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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ADY 726D is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ADY 726D, 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 ADY 726D registered?

ADY 726D is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 10 June 1980.

Is ADY 726D safe to buy?

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