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NAH 840V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,333 mi
Last recorded44,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAH 840V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,333 miles

all tyre side walls perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,245 miles

all tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,091 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2015 43,848 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,759 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

o/s/f jacking point de attched

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

noise in n/s/f trunion

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,916 miles

o/s jacking point insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2009 42,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s jacking point insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,833 miles

Oil leak

jacking points corroding

manifold bolt broken

Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

jacking points corroding

manifold bolt broken

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

battery insecure

small hole in n/s f floor

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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NAH 840V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NAH 840V, 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 NAH 840V registered?

NAH 840V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 28 May 1980.

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