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NWY 439V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,129 mi
Last recorded66,129 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 439V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,066 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 66,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 65,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,555 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 64,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,333 miles

wear in n/s lower trunion

wear in o/s top trunion

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,333 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

foot brake travel

wear in n/s lower trunion

wear in o/s top trunion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,056 miles

bonnet loose but sucure

hand brake high but ok on brake roller test

slight play in both front wheel bearings but ok for test

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

bonnet loose but sucure

hand brake high but ok on brake roller test

slight play in both front wheel bearings but ok for test

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,858 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,858 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,748 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,747 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,488 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,488 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 41,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2007

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,056 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking. front brake discs corroding.

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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NWY 439V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NWY 439V, 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 NWY 439V registered?

NWY 439V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is NWY 439V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 439V shows 28 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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