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BUP 944W

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUP 944W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,483 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,505 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,934 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 94,210 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2014 87,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,561 miles

small hole in rear panel

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,536 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small hole next to axle rebound rubber d/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,417 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,417 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front king pin has slight play

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 85,707 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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BUP 944W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BUP 944W, 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 BUP 944W registered?

BUP 944W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is BUP 944W safe to buy?

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