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GOE 200W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 200W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,246 miles

Front both sides suspension trunions have movement but not excessive

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2022 94,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened axle check strap broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides suspension trunions have wear

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

hazard warning lamps inoperative

sill covers fitted making corrosion inspection difficult

various under body and chassis surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,211 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 94,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,180 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GOE 200W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GOE 200W, 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 GOE 200W registered?

GOE 200W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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