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BAA 747V

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,334 mi
Last recorded53,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 747V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid leak [clutch slave cylinder pipe]

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid leak [clutch slave cylinder pipe]

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,093 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,518 miles

Horn push has to be pressed firmly to operate

Propshaft front universal joint has play

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 52,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid low in rear reservoir compartment

Propshaft front universal joint has play

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,313 miles

Offside fog lamp damaged ,has tape repair

Offside front upper trunion slight lift

Offside rear brake slight bind

Oil leaks

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,186 miles

Offside rear brake slight bind, drum slightly warped

Offside rear lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust baffles loose

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front passenger seat sliding mechanism not locking fore and aft movement

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,187 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust baffles loose

Offside rear brake slight bind, drum slightly warped

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front passenger seat sliding mechanism not locking fore and aft movement

Fail 12 Jul 2012 50,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,587 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,549 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,549 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,495 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,401 miles

rear axle bump stops starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,321 miles

nearside lower wishbone bushes starting to crack.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 49,890 miles

Nearside Front 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
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BAA 747V is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BAA 747V, 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 BAA 747V registered?

BAA 747V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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