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GOE 468V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 468V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 96,415 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 96,277 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight play in n/s o/s front steering king pins.

Slight splitting on n/s o/s front top swivals on steering.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,895 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,101 miles

n/s and o/s rear leaf springs corroding

n/s and o/s rear suspension straps deteriorating

o/s front wing corroded

o/s rear bump stop missing

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear spring mounting areas

Fail 30 Jan 2009 95,053 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear leaf springs corroding

n/s and o/s rear suspenssion straps deteriorating

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,507 miles

general condition of vehicle is only to a minimum standard

n/s and o/s rear suspension straps deteriorating

o/s outer front floor pan corroding

o/s rear bump stop mounting corroding

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,505 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 93,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 92,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 468V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 468V, 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 468V registered?

GOE 468V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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