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BIW 6262

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,304 mi
Last recorded46,304 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIW 6262
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 46,304 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,742 miles

Nearside and offside front floor pans / inner sills corroded and holed outside a perscribed area.

Stone chip "a" zone windscreen under 10 mm.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 40,675 miles

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

STONE CHIP IN A ZONE

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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BIW 6262 is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BIW 6262, 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

How do I check the history of BIW 6262?

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What year was BIW 6262 registered?

BIW 6262 is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is BIW 6262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIW 6262 shows 6 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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