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OBC 300W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 300W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive brake backplate wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 51,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end rubber rubbing on inner wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive brake backplate wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,207 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OBC 300W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBC 300W, 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 OBC 300W registered?

OBC 300W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is OBC 300W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBC 300W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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