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LHJ 651V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,074 mi
Last recorded9,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 651V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 9,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 4,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 4,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 3,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 2,499 miles

n\s and o\s head light immage poor

play in n\s trunion

Fail 1 Aug 2014 2,499 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

n\s and o\s head light immage poor

play in n\s trunion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,499 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 2,499 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nsr tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,462 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 2,462 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 2,448 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 2,448 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,066 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 2,012 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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LHJ 651V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHJ 651V, 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 LHJ 651V registered?

LHJ 651V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 4 March 1980.

Is LHJ 651V safe to buy?

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