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BHW 880V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,718 mi
Last recorded21,718 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 880V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 19,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,495 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 16,580 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 16,579 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,146 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,732 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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BHW 880V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHW 880V, 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 BHW 880V registered?

BHW 880V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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