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ORL 466X

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

358 mi
Last recorded358 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 466X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 358 miles

Battery slightly loose

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

The offside front king pin and trunnion is slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,648 miles

Exhaust front pipe minor blow of exhaust gasses

Nearside front headlamp aim slightly low

Nearside front king pin slightly worn

The nearside front upper inner wing is holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2012 98,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,146 miles

n/s inner sill and floor corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 94,141 miles

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

some play in n/s and o/s king pin thrust

Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,141 miles

some play in n/s and o/s king pin thrust

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 87,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ORL 466X is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ORL 466X, 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 ORL 466X registered?

ORL 466X is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 24 January 1980.

Is ORL 466X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 466X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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