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NNF 591W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,831 mi
Last recorded24,831 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNF 591W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 24,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under seal covering the whole of the underneath of the car not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,531 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak clutch slave cylinder ()

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,832 miles

O/S/F Bump Stop Missing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,826 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Bump Stop Missing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 20,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 20,413 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,517 miles

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

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

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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NNF 591W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NNF 591W, 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 NNF 591W registered?

NNF 591W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is NNF 591W safe to buy?

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