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GMC 16V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,349 mi
Last recorded96,349 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMC 16V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 96,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,342 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,598 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,184 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,407 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

coolant leak from water pump

excessive corrosion to offside front floor pan and wing

play detected at water pump

Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,407 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

coolant leak from water pump

excessive corrosion to offside front floor pan and wing

play detected at water pump

Pass 14 Feb 2006 93,436 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 93,436 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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GMC 16V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMC 16V, 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 GMC 16V registered?

GMC 16V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is GMC 16V safe to buy?

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