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GOA 889W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,181 mi
Last recorded38,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOA 889W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,181 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 39,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 36,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp needs looking at (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear axle strap needs renewing soon

Pass 3 Feb 2021 34,319 miles

Offside Rear Axle strap needs renewing soon

Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap needs renewing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 32,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 32,174 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe rusty (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 31,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,732 miles

Nearside Front rack boot starting to perish

Fail 31 Oct 2016 30,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front rack boot starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2015 129,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer body sill getting rusty

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 28,207 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 28,207 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 26,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,562 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,994 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,428 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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GOA 889W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GOA 889W, 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 GOA 889W registered?

GOA 889W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 20 November 1980.

Is GOA 889W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOA 889W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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