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APX 648V

1980 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,423 mi
Last recorded48,423 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 648V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 48,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 46,495 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,597 miles

Front nearside and offside slight play in king pins

Nearside Front repairs to lower suspension joint seals

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower repairs to suspension joint seals

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in suspension king pin

Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower repairs to suspension joint seals

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in suspension king pin

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,001 miles

Near side front top king pin shim slightl play

Near side rear wheel slightly binding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 19,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,806 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

Pass 18 May 2007 15,433 miles

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

corrosion starting in both rear inner wing\arch areas

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just outside centre three quarters

unable to fully check condition of front inner wings as they have plastic covers over them

Fail 8 May 2007 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just outside centre three quarters

unable to fully check both front inner wings as they have plastic covers over them

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,553 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 13,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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APX 648V is a 1980 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 APX 648V, 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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APX 648V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1980.

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