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LFC 848W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,741 mi
Last recorded47,741 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFC 848W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,786 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 46,786 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 46,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 41,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 37,672 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,974 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 36,974 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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LFC 848W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFC 848W, 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

How do I check the history of LFC 848W?

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What year was LFC 848W registered?

LFC 848W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is LFC 848W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFC 848W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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