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FPN 758V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,502 mi
Last recorded64,502 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPN 758V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 64,489 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s front brake pad backing plate/spacer moved and touching brake disc

Pass 19 May 2017 64,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,895 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,895 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,836 miles

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,207 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch flexi hose perished

Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,078 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion to all front suspension components and bushes deteriorating

corrosion to all rear suspension components and bushes deteriorating

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Dec 2010 62,078 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

corrosion to all front suspension components and bushes deteriorating

corrosion to all rear suspension components and bushes deteriorating

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bonnet stay loose

corrosion every where on underside

nearside front king pin slight play

offside and nearside front floor pans corrosion hole and outer box section falling apart

rear axle oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bonnet stay loose

corrosion every where on underside

nearside front king pin slight play

offside and nearside front floor pans corrosion hole and outer box section falling apart

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

both body sills corroded

front number plate only just readable from a distance

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

both body sills corroded

front number plate only just readable from a distance

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,700 miles

Corrision to nearside front sill/floor pan areas

Corrision to offside front sill/floor pan areas

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

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

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle and nearside door

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,765 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 59,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bottoms of both sides doors corroded.

Driverside front engine mount splitting.

Driverside front outer floor section has excessive corrosion.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Metal fuel pipe from tank shows signs of surface corrosion near battery box.

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox.

Oil leak from rear axle.

Passengerside front floor section has excessive corrosion.

Passengerside suspension bump stop missing.

Tops of both sides rear wings show signs of corrosion within 30cm of seat belt mounts. Corrosion not excessive.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,581 miles

Corrison on offside and nearside front sill and floor pan area but not within 30 cm of suspension

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

Signs of corrision on chassis and nearside door

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

oil leak

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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FPN 758V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPN 758V, 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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FPN 758V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 19 May 1980.

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