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JVN 404W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,847 mi
Last recorded39,847 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVN 404W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 39,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,494 miles

oil leak rear axle

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,074 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 38,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,213 miles

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,774 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,308 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,116 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,116 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,726 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,089 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JVN 404W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JVN 404W, 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 JVN 404W registered?

JVN 404W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is JVN 404W safe to buy?

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