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JUD 266W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,327 mi
Last recorded51,327 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 266W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,398 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,562 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 49,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,904 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,783 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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JUD 266W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JUD 266W, 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 JUD 266W registered?

JUD 266W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is JUD 266W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUD 266W shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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