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BEC 210W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 210W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,208 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 94,208 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 94,093 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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BEC 210W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BEC 210W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEC 210W registered?

BEC 210W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is BEC 210W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEC 210W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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