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FFV 902W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,584 mi
Last recorded67,584 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 902W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,584 miles

Main beam warning tell tale very dim.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 67,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil leak from hub. (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam warning tell tale very dim.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper and lower king pins. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter perished and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,039 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,035 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,798 miles

slight play in front upper suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,770 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FFV 902W is a 1980 MG B GT in White 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 FFV 902W, 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 FFV 902W registered?

FFV 902W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 29 October 1980.

Is FFV 902W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 902W 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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