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NBC 440W

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,803 mi
Last recorded63,803 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 440W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,803 miles

Both rear wings rusting on rear lower edges starting to cause sharpe edges.

O/S/R Wing starting to rust on front lower edge by suspension mounting

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear wings rusting on rear lower edges starting to cause sharpe edges.

O/S/R Wing starting to rust on front lower edge by suspension mounting

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,403 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2005 51,421 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Starter faulty.(needs taping )

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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NBC 440W is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NBC 440W, 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 NBC 440W registered?

NBC 440W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is NBC 440W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBC 440W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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