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GOF 131V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 131V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,443 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush insecure (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 76,007 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 76,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 74,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f upper suspension king pin assembly has slight wear

Fail 16 May 2015 74,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f upper suspension king pin assembly has slight wear

Pass 15 May 2014 74,953 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 74,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,477 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 71,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 69,656 miles

offside suspension low

slight lift offside and nearside front kingpins

Pass 30 May 2006 68,769 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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GOF 131V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOF 131V, 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 GOF 131V registered?

GOF 131V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is GOF 131V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 131V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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