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BYJ 810Y

1980 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,808 mi
Last recorded47,808 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 810Y
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,628 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 44,628 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,034 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,439 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 41,420 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

right indicators flashing slowly

Fail 13 Jan 2015 41,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,167 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 40,520 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hc only passes when engine revved

slight play in rack

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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BYJ 810Y is a 1980 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BYJ 810Y, 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 BYJ 810Y?

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What year was BYJ 810Y registered?

BYJ 810Y is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 31 August 1980.

Is BYJ 810Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYJ 810Y shows 15 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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