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AEC 754W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEC 754W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,869 miles

Battery insecure tray (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,418 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 60,230 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Jul 2006 60,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2005 52,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 52,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both jacking points weak †o/s/f bumpstop missing †surface corrosion to n/s/r lower wing †o/s bottom king pin bush slight play

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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AEC 754W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AEC 754W, 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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What year was AEC 754W registered?

AEC 754W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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