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GBL 130V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

980 mi
Last recorded980 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 130V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 269 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside seatbelt webbing slight fluffing

Rear handbrake cable mount strap deteriorated

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside slight fluffing to seatbelt webbing

drivers seat loose

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

rear handbrake cable strap perished

Fail 15 Sep 2015 67 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside slight fluffing to seatbelt webbing

drivers seat loose

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

rear handbrake cable strap perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust mount rubber semi split

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

o/s seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

park brake cable flexi mount semi split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,987 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre rubber semi split

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

rear park brake cable mount splitting

slight fluffing to o/s seatbelt

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,969 miles

drivers seat loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

rear hadbrake flexi strap perished

slight fluffing o/s seatbelt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,851 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise hazard warning lamps flashing fast

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

drivers seatbolt loose

slight lift in os front kingpin

Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise hazard warning lamps flashing fast

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

drivers seatbolt loose

slight lift in os front kingpin

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,826 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 99,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,693 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 99,693 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 99,600 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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GBL 130V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GBL 130V, 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 GBL 130V registered?

GBL 130V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 31 July 1980.

Is GBL 130V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBL 130V shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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