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HWJ 451W

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 451W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,401 miles

brake pipes protective coated

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2019 89,346 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working osr (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

ns an dos rear brake pipes corroding

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating

nsf shock damp

rear seat not holding upright

slight play in ns and os rear shackle bushes

slight play in osf wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HWJ 451W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWJ 451W, 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 HWJ 451W registered?

HWJ 451W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is HWJ 451W safe to buy?

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