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CUD 434V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 434V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight lift in both front king pin thrusts.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight lift in both front king pin thrusts.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight lift in both front king pins.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,741 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

rust forming on exhaust

small chips in front screen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in ns front lower wing/sill panel

washers poor aim

Fail 24 Nov 2009 89,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in ns front lower wing/sill panel

washers poor aim

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 86,531 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 84,958 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,958 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming in nearside front outer sill panel

rear brakes very unbalanced

Pass 22 Nov 2006 83,204 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 81,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 81,660 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CUD 434V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CUD 434V, 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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CUD 434V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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