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GOX 232W

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,626 mi
Last recorded58,626 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 232W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 58,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 58,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 57,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 55,717 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 55,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,661 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 53,674 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres are starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2006 53,665 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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GOX 232W is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GOX 232W, 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 GOX 232W registered?

GOX 232W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is GOX 232W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOX 232W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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