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FPJ 563V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 563V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,897 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still in a secure position

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,897 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

rear exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still secure

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,224 miles

Oil leak

slight play in kingpin assembly

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 25 Sep 2013 94,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in kingpin assembly

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,393 miles

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,390 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 12 May 2011 93,276 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 7 May 2011 93,273 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 May 2010 92,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 92,513 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking,advise replacement.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 31,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 91,623 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 85,182 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 55,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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FPJ 563V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FPJ 563V, 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 FPJ 563V registered?

FPJ 563V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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