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FWG 704V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWG 704V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 63,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 62,383 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 62,375 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,242 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,586 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,586 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,399 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 57,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 704V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 704V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWG 704V registered?

FWG 704V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 16 June 1980.

Is FWG 704V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWG 704V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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