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GYM 829W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,239 mi
Last recorded59,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 829W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,079 miles

slight leak from near side rear hub seal

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,014 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,301 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,168 miles

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

n/s/r diff has minor oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,987 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 57,986 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 57,734 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GYM 829W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYM 829W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYM 829W registered?

GYM 829W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1980.

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