MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all front suspension bushes deteriorated
all rear spring bushes deteriorated
nearside front tyre perished on sidewall
offside and nearside sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills
offside front tyre perished on sidewall
oil cooler insecure
slight play in near side king pin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
cover sills fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
cover sills fitted at time of test
nearside front floor holed and rusty
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FWE 1V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 FWE 1V, 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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FWE 1V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1980.
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