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LDG 960V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,187 mi
Last recorded20,187 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDG 960V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 19,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 18,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 16,748 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 16,742 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 14,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 13,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 10,397 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 10,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,048 miles

HT lead resting on steering column shaft

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 9,029 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

HT lead resting on steering column shaft

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 4,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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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LDG 960V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDG 960V, 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 LDG 960V registered?

LDG 960V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is LDG 960V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDG 960V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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