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AHW 52V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 52V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,671 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,712 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 69,756 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both chrome reflectors (1.7.5a)

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Oil leak

Some light scratching in windscreen,wiper damage

Pass 27 May 2015 67,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight wiper damage in windscreen

Fail 21 May 2015 67,643 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight wiper damage in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2014 64,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 14 May 2013 58,296 miles

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

some wiper damage to windscreen,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 31 May 2012 56,581 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in front nearside king pin

some light scratching (wiper damage)in windscreen,not excessive

Pass 31 May 2011 55,458 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2010 52,410 miles

some light scratching in wind screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,845 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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AHW 52V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AHW 52V, 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 AHW 52V registered?

AHW 52V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is AHW 52V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHW 52V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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