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OWX 500W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,257 mi
Last recorded18,257 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWX 500W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,257 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 18,256 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 16,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 15,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 13,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 12,749 miles

Both offside tyres cracking on side walls

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,749 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both offside tyres cracking on side walls

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,742 miles

Rear axle rebound straps not fitted

Pass 4 May 2013 11,066 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,089 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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OWX 500W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OWX 500W, 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 OWX 500W registered?

OWX 500W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OWX 500W safe to buy?

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