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GGL 140W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,606 mi
Last recorded11,606 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGL 140W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 11,606 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 11,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted rear `c` clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 11,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,253 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 11,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 11,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear antirollbar nearside center bush slightly worn

rear antirollbar nearside outer bush slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 11,080 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear antirollbar nearside center bush slightly worn

rear antirollbar nearside outer bush slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 10,559 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 10,553 miles

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

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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GGL 140W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GGL 140W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGL 140W registered?

GGL 140W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GGL 140W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGL 140W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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