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JHN 805W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,414 mi
Last recorded38,414 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHN 805W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 38,414 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 38,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,210 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 37,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,739 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

U bolts on Offside rear spring heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,464 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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JHN 805W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JHN 805W, 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 JHN 805W registered?

JHN 805W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is JHN 805W safe to buy?

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