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GAR 503G

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 503G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,007 miles

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper kingpin has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2021 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper kingpin has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,487 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,582 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 91,582 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,739 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,781 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,464 miles

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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GAR 503G is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAR 503G, 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.

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What year was GAR 503G registered?

GAR 503G is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GAR 503G safe to buy?

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