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OVO 75L

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,378 mi
Last recorded21,378 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 75L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 21,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,008 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,005 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 97,895 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 97,744 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,744 miles

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,628 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,137 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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OVO 75L is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVO 75L, 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 OVO 75L registered?

OVO 75L is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is OVO 75L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVO 75L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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