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FWG 468V

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,014 mi
Last recorded41,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWG 468V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,527 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 40,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,883 miles

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,344 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake performance lower than o/s

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake performance lower than o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 28,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside inner wing showing signs of corrosion

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both nearside and offside front lower suspension

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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FWG 468V is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FWG 468V, 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 FWG 468V registered?

FWG 468V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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