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GCS 150V

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCS 150V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,463 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner wing corroded - visible in wheel arch

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside inner sill and sill lip corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch and top of wing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,789 miles

Offside centre floor edge corroded outside any prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2018 37,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Floor edges corroded but covered in sealant

Nearside jacking point corroded but outside any prescribed area

Offside Front inner arch / footwell corroded but outside any prescribed area

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,833 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 35,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak bottom hose perished ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/80-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear oil on brake back plate

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,073 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,060 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,498 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 32,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail over axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

corrosion to front floor pan and boot floor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,396 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 29,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,013 miles

HC high at idle

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,011 miles

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

HC high at idle

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,770 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 21,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,295 miles

all dampers except o/s/r leaking

slight movement in o/s king pin

Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 6,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,574 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 2,574 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.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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GCS 150V is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 GCS 150V, 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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GCS 150V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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