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OLW 277W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,053 mi
Last recorded27,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 277W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,682 miles

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

nearside front outer floor corroded

offside front floor severely corroded

offside outer centre floor severely corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2007 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

h.c. emission excessive 1400+ / only passing on secondary test

handbrake lever travel just acceptable

nearside front outer floor area corroded

offside door corroded

offside front floor severely corroded

offside front wing severely corroded

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,012 miles

centre of offside outer floor corroded

movement in nearside front and offside front top and lower trunnions/vertical links just acceptable

nearside front and offside front floors severely corroded

rear of offside door step corroded

rear of offside outer sill poorly repaired

slight exhaust blow from manifold flanges

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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OLW 277W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLW 277W, 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 OLW 277W registered?

OLW 277W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OLW 277W safe to buy?

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