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GBW 330V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,699 mi
Last recorded32,699 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 330V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,550 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front king pin has slight play (uplift)

fuel cap seal

hazards lights not flashing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,467 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,008 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 32,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,952 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,950 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 31,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,779 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,686 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn HCs on emmision test high

Pass 26 May 2009 31,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,591 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,509 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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GBW 330V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBW 330V, 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 GBW 330V registered?

GBW 330V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 23 July 1980.

Is GBW 330V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 330V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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