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BCJ 395V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 395V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,229 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 61,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,223 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gear oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,733 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,694 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in nearside and offside front lower steering trunnions

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 12 May 2008 60,662 miles

fog lamp not operating fog lamp switch not illuminated

Fail 26 Apr 2008 60,662 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fog lamp not operating fog lamp switch not illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,653 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 60,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

advice ,slight play in n/s and o/s front king pins

advice play in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2005 60,501 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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BCJ 395V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BCJ 395V, 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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BCJ 395V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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