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GJW 167W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,374 mi
Last recorded57,374 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 167W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,014 miles

Nearside Front up and down movement in king pin

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,440 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in kingpin

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,180 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,174 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,669 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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GJW 167W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GJW 167W, 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 GJW 167W registered?

GJW 167W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 22 September 1980.

Is GJW 167W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJW 167W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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