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GAF 532W

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 532W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,277 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,371 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Tyres perished/cracked various.

Pass 27 May 2017 68,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,401 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 67,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,312 miles

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

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

Play within steering rack when rocked side to side.

Slight lift in offside front King-pin and lower swivel.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,290 miles

intermittant light switch fault

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GAF 532W is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAF 532W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAF 532W registered?

GAF 532W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GAF 532W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAF 532W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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