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FVA 446W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,282 mi
Last recorded19,282 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVA 446W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 19,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 17,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outter bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 14,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 14,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 10,993 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 10,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 10,093 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 20 May 2015 7,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 6,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 4,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 2,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 98,042 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 98,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,846 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 95,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,240 miles

o/s/r hand brack intermitant sticking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,616 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 90,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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FVA 446W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FVA 446W, 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 FVA 446W registered?

FVA 446W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 29 October 1980.

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