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CFN 666W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,957 mi
Last recorded45,957 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFN 666W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 45,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 44,930 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear axle rebound strap perished.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 43,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight corrosion around nearside rear shackle bracket

throttle cable starting to fray

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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CFN 666W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green 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 CFN 666W, 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 CFN 666W registered?

CFN 666W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is CFN 666W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFN 666W 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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