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LDX 725V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,450 mi
Last recorded44,450 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDX 725V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 44,450 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Crankcase breathers open to atmosphere

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,387 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 44,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 43,872 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,063 miles

Slight freeplay in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Slight freeplay in o/s/f wheel bearing

Slight freeplay in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake approching maximum travel

Slight freeplay in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Slight freeplay in o/s/f wheel bearing

Slight freeplay in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no suspension strap on n/s/r/

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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LDX 725V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LDX 725V, 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.

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What year was LDX 725V registered?

LDX 725V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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