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BRN 519V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,274 mi
Last recorded24,274 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 519V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 24,274 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 24,274 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 24,265 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to crack

oil leak on gearbox

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 24,060 miles

advise very slight play in both front suspension joints

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,796 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 23,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,059 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 21,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,563 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 19,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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BRN 519V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BRN 519V, 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 BRN 519V registered?

BRN 519V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is BRN 519V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRN 519V shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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