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OFA 295W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,853 mi
Last recorded32,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFA 295W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 32,853 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 32,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,569 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 30,569 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 29,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,235 miles

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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OFA 295W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFA 295W, 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

How do I check the history of OFA 295W?

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What year was OFA 295W registered?

OFA 295W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is OFA 295W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFA 295W shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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