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LEK 511W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

12,941 mi
Last recorded12,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEK 511W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 12,030 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 10,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,409 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 9,387 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 8,111 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 8,105 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 7,806 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 6,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,769 miles

suspension low on front

Fail 22 Feb 2011 5,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake touching exhaust

o/s/r brake binding

suspension low on front

Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 3,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 1,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 99,968 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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LEK 511W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LEK 511W, 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 LEK 511W registered?

LEK 511W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 14 August 1980.

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