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BDY 966V

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,226 mi
Last recorded21,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDY 966V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,226 miles

perishing to both rear tyres

signs of corrosion to front brake pipes

signs of fluid around n/s/r shock absorber

slight lift to both front king pins

Fail 22 May 2012 21,226 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

perishing to both rear tyres

signs of corrosion to front brake pipes

signs of fluid around n/s/r shock absorber

slight lift to both front king pins

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear fog lights inop

slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

Fail 9 Jun 2011 21,203 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear fog lights inop

slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,420 miles

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

front wipers not as could as they could be

offside fog light inop

under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2009 19,609 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear fog not working

Fail 13 May 2009 19,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear fog not working

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BDY 966V is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BDY 966V, 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 BDY 966V registered?

BDY 966V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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