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LAL 28W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,033 mi
Last recorded22,033 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 28W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,033 miles

exhaust mounting broken

o/s/f steel to flexible brake pipe rusty

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Oct 2013 22,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mounting broken

o/s/f steel to flexible brake pipe rusty

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,953 miles

Nearside front chassis has slight corrosion

Nearside jacking point has slight corrosion

Offside jacking point has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,790 miles

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

brake warning light on

dent in fuel tank [no leak]

sligt play /wear in o/s steering rack joint under load

Fail 4 Nov 2010 21,790 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

dent in fuel tank [no leak]

sligt play /wear in o/s steering rack joint under load

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak water leak all brake pipes painted

Fail 30 Oct 2009 20,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak water leak all brake pipes painted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,705 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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LAL 28W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LAL 28W, 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 LAL 28W registered?

LAL 28W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1980.

Is LAL 28W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAL 28W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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