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JAO 800V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,398 mi
Last recorded33,398 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAO 800V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,398 miles

Restored vehicle, heavily plated and undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2019 33,398 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements klaxon type (7.7 (c))

Restored vehicle, heavily plated and undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,199 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,075 miles

head light switch loose and dip switch action weak

none standard horn note

underside extensively welded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

all suspension components show signs of corrosion.

part of original exhaust system missing.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 31,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

all suspension components show signs of corrosion.

engine will not idle.

part of original exhaust system missing.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,783 miles

engine running too lean

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,773 miles

after market silencer fitted

indicator switdh loose

renovated vehicle underside heavily plated and undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,476 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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JAO 800V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAO 800V, 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 JAO 800V registered?

JAO 800V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1980.

Is JAO 800V safe to buy?

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