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LFK 330V

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 330V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,085 miles

Coolant leak Bottom hose

Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,862 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 77,825 miles

After market plastic inner wheel arch liners fitted not able to carry out full inspection

Chrome outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,794 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 77,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 77,468 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 77,369 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 77,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 76,774 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,265 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 76,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,750 miles

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside front bump stops corroded

rear fog lamp fitted to the car befor legal requirement does not work

Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,750 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside front bump stops corroded

rear fog lamp fitted to the car befor legal requirement does not work

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,024 miles

handbrake cable mounting webbing starting to fray

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,606 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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LFK 330V is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LFK 330V, 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 LFK 330V registered?

LFK 330V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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