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FME 462V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFME 462V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,206 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,046 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 80,179 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 77,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 71,916 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,161 miles

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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FME 462V 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 80%.

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 FME 462V, 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 FME 462V registered?

FME 462V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 2 April 1980.

Is FME 462V safe to buy?

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