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FPE 540V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,661 mi
Last recorded42,661 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 540V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 42,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 42,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 42,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,023 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 42,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,152 miles

rear fog lamp inop not required at this age

Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,152 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp inop not required at this age

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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FPE 540V 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 73.3%.

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 FPE 540V, 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 FPE 540V registered?

FPE 540V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 22 January 1980.

Is FPE 540V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPE 540V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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