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ATE 648V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

12,742 mi
Last recorded12,742 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 648V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 12,740 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,296 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 12,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,878 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 10,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing Both arms and blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 10,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wall cracked but no cords exposed

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2010 9,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 9,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,640 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 8,432 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pedal soft on initial application.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 2,806 miles

Slight play both front bottom king pin bushes.

Slightly high hand brake travel

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 648V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ATE 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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What year was ATE 648V registered?

ATE 648V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 February 1980.

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