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MNV 987V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,702 mi
Last recorded55,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNV 987V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,702 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 55,702 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2025 54,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,665 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,652 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,877 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,946 miles

N/s wiper blade detteriated.

Play evident in n/s/r wheel bearing not considered excessive.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,482 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,758 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,679 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,292 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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MNV 987V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MNV 987V, 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 MNV 987V registered?

MNV 987V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1980.

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