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BAB 788W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,158 mi
Last recorded22,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 788W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 22,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight smearing from both front wiper blades

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight smearing from both front wiper blades

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,037 miles

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

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

front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,970 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

offside front upper trunion slight play.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

offside front upper trunion slight play.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side door mirror cracked but deemed serviceable

slight play in off side front trunion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,835 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside & nearside headlights different designs on glass.

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside wing mirror cracked,but not adversely affecting view to rear.

overflow hose to front carburettor split.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 21,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside & nearside headlights different designs on glass.

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside wing mirror cracked,but not adversely affecting view to rear.

overflow hose to front carburettor split.

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 788W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 788W, 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 788W registered?

BAB 788W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 14 November 1980.

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