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GOG 773W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOG 773W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 96,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 May 2011 96,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,706 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 95,652 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 91,493 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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GOG 773W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GOG 773W, 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 GOG 773W registered?

GOG 773W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is GOG 773W safe to buy?

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