CarVerify

Free Car Check

AHW 833V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 2100cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,697 mi
Last recorded6,697 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 833V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 6,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 4,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 4,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 4,017 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 4,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 3,786 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 3,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 3,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 3,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 2,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 98,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,683 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 97,687 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 96,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AHW 833V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 833V, 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 AHW 833V?

You can check the full history of AHW 833V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AHW 833V registered?

AHW 833V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 25 January 1980.

Is AHW 833V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHW 833V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHW 833V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AHW 833V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.