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AWP 409W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,639 mi
Last recorded42,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 409W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,193 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,121 miles

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

Oil leak ()

multiple components corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,147 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends

Fail 30 Jul 2009 39,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 38,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,411 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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AWP 409W 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 87.5%.

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 AWP 409W, 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 AWP 409W registered?

AWP 409W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 25 November 1980.

Is AWP 409W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWP 409W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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