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GOM 42W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,515 mi
Last recorded59,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOM 42W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,354 miles

osr shock absorber leaking oil

surface corrosion underside vehicle

various oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2017 57,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in n/s/f lower swivel pin.

Fail 3 May 2017 57,800 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower slight play in n/s/f lower swivel pin.

Pass 13 May 2016 56,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s front brake disc scored.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 54,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s front brake disc scored.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,989 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 43,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 41,762 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 41,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,424 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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GOM 42W 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 73.3%.

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 GOM 42W, 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 GOM 42W registered?

GOM 42W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1980.

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