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FWG 469V

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWG 469V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,927 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside front brake discs shows signs of overheating

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,704 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all rear spring eye bushes perished

n/s/r anti roll bar link bush perished

n/s/r brake slight bind

slight corrosion n/s/r sill

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,246 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,246 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,573 miles

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 469V is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 469V, 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 469V registered?

FWG 469V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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