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FOG 996V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,087 mi
Last recorded10,087 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOG 996V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 10,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 9,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,049 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,032 miles

All rubber suspension bushes showing age related wear and deterioration.

Hazard lights flashing fast

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

OS floor / inner sill corroded and holedbut not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Aug 2008 8,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All rubber suspension bushes showing age related wear & deterioration

Hazard lights flashing very fast

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 May 2008 8,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard lights flashing very fast

osf inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2007 5,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

diff cover plate corroded and leaking oil

front brake pads 2/3 worn

offside font inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2006 4,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FOG 996V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOG 996V, 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 FOG 996V registered?

FOG 996V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 26 June 1980.

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