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JMV 811V

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,250 mi
Last recorded29,250 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMV 811V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 29,219 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,143 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,049 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

washers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,757 miles

both rear axle pedastools corroding

both rear springs weak?

front brake balance high (but within limits).

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,610 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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JMV 811V is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown 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 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 JMV 811V, 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 JMV 811V registered?

JMV 811V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is JMV 811V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMV 811V shows 12 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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