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FJM 160V

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJM 160V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,297 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,112 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,314 miles

(1)Rust on both inner seals.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,717 miles

Advise nearside front lower trunion has play.

Advise offside front tyre has cracking to tread

Pass 2 May 2008 84,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 83,893 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 82,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 82,232 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion

insecure battery

o/s & n/s king pins have some up & down lift

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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FJM 160V is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJM 160V, 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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What year was FJM 160V registered?

FJM 160V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 10 May 1980.

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