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NUE 213V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,585 mi
Last recorded6,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUE 213V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 6,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 6,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 5,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 5,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,449 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fuel cap hard to open

Hole/corrosion in offside front floor/ bulkhead not with in 30cm of a structure.

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 5,441 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fuel cap hard to open

Hole/corrosion in offside front floor/ bulkhead not with in 30cm of a structure.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 5,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,938 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 4,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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NUE 213V 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 70%.

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 NUE 213V, 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 NUE 213V registered?

NUE 213V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is NUE 213V safe to buy?

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