MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Braking system leaking rear brake flexi leak (3.6.A.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GOA 959W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 959W, 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.
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What year was GOA 959W registered?
GOA 959W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is GOA 959W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GOA 959W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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