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FMW 701W

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,088 mi
Last recorded14,088 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 701W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,088 miles

front/rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

rear valance/bumpermounting area badly corroded

vehicle heavily welded/undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2005 14,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front/rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

rear valance/bumper mounting area badly corroded

vehicle heavily welded/undersealed

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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FMW 701W is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FMW 701W, 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

How do I check the history of FMW 701W?

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What year was FMW 701W registered?

FMW 701W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is FMW 701W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 701W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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