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BAB 641W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,959 mi
Last recorded98,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 641W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,959 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 98,953 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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BAB 641W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BAB 641W, 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 BAB 641W registered?

BAB 641W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 26 November 1980.

Is BAB 641W safe to buy?

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