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GOA 777W

1980 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,904 mi
Last recorded4,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOA 777W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 4,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 4,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 3,730 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 3,167 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 3,151 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 2,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 2,039 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

engine has several oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2017 1,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 6 Jun 2016 964 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 1 Jun 2015 239 miles

Noise from front nearside wheel bearing close to excess

Worn nearside front king pin

Fail 23 May 2015 235 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Worn nearside front king pin

Pass 28 May 2014 99,823 miles

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2013 99,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2012 98,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 97,462 miles

Possibly wear in rear wheel bearing but may be feed back from final drive

Pass 15 May 2010 96,259 miles

o/s/f lowe trunion

Fail 15 May 2010 96,259 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/f lowe trunion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 95,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,328 miles

WATER PUMP NOISEY.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake has little rev travel left

slight play in steerning rack

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GOA 777W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOA 777W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOA 777W registered?

GOA 777W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is GOA 777W safe to buy?

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