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LAO 772W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAO 772W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold and down pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,942 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,942 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panels held together with bolts and glue (should be welded) (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking multiple leaks (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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LAO 772W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LAO 772W, 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 LAO 772W registered?

LAO 772W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is LAO 772W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAO 772W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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