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GHN 27V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,410 mi
Last recorded31,410 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHN 27V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,300 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,300 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,264 miles

Brake Servo pipe soft

Fail 25 Feb 2009 31,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake Servo pipe soft

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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GHN 27V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHN 27V, 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 GHN 27V registered?

GHN 27V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is GHN 27V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHN 27V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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