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ATE 205V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 205V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,687 miles

Rear offside/nearside near to suspension mounting covered by body filler

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,341 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside/nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear offside/nearside near to suspension mounting covered by body filler

Fail 4 Jan 2017 38,341 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside/nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,341 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area

Fail 7 Jan 2016 38,341 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside and nearside front suspension trunions

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,088 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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ATE 205V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ATE 205V, 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 ATE 205V registered?

ATE 205V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is ATE 205V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATE 205V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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