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MME 936W

1980 MG Mgb GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb GT57,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 936W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 84,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,304 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 84,267 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn n/s hole worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 81,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,120 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 81,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,013 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 81,015 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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MME 936W is a 1980 MG Mgb GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,648 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MME 936W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MME 936W registered?

MME 936W is a 1980 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is MME 936W safe to buy?

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