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GCP 250W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCP 250W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,410 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,630 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated [outer side walls]

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,007 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,538 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,583 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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GCP 250W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GCP 250W, 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 GCP 250W registered?

GCP 250W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is GCP 250W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCP 250W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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