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NBF 717V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 717V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 89,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some parts of body and floor starting to be affected by corrosion

Fail 16 May 2012 89,562 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some parts of body and floor starting to be affected by corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting to affect other areas of the vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2011 89,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting to affect other areas of the vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 870,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion affecting the fuel pipe

n/s/r tyre bead damaged

o/s outer sill cover insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2009 87,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion affecting the fuel pipe

n/s/r tyre bead damaged

o/s outer sill cover insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 85,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 85,011 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front wheelbearings rquire repacking

Pass 8 Jul 2005 84,875 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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NBF 717V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBF 717V, 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 NBF 717V registered?

NBF 717V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is NBF 717V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBF 717V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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