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CHC 239V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,781 mi
Last recorded21,781 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHC 239V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 21,781 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 21,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 20,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 17,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking leaking fuel pipe to pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,638 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2010 17,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front brake disc rusty

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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CHC 239V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CHC 239V, 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 CHC 239V registered?

CHC 239V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is CHC 239V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHC 239V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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