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NUR 933V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUR 933V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 55,778 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,809 miles

Extensive welded repairs

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,809 miles

Extensive welded repairs

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,559 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 42,515 miles

Extensive Welding Repairs

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,515 miles

Extensive Welding Repairs

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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NUR 933V 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 50%.

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 NUR 933V, 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 NUR 933V registered?

NUR 933V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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