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GOE 370W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,458 mi
Last recorded21,458 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 370W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,458 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 21,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill spotwelds split (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking rubber fuel pipe by battery box (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven nearside rear tyre was under inflated (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to offside front floor tophat section, outside prescribed areas

holes and corrosion to nearside front floor and tophat section, outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,331 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

the nearside and offside front support rails and nearside front floor corroded and holed but outside the MOT perscribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2014 21,331 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

the nearside and offside front support rails and nearside front floor corroded and holed but outside the MOT perscribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

the nearside front floor panel, chassis cross member, and offside front floor support rail are either corroded or holed but these are not within any MOT test prescribed areas.

the offside rear out axle seal is leaking slightly but not onto any braking components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 21,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

the nearside front floor panel, chassis cross member, and offside front floor support rail are either corroded or holed but these are not within any MOT test prescribed areas.

the offside rear out axle seal is leaking slightly but not onto any braking components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,067 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 20,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,536 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,396 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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GOE 370W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 370W, 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 370W registered?

GOE 370W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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