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PGJ 200V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

52,268 mi
Last recorded52,268 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGJ 200V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,268 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road springs corroded.

both rear leaf springs corroded.

head lamp switch has minor delay .

rear fog lamp tel-tail not working.

rear inner sills cotrroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road springs corroded.

both rear leaf springs corroded.

head lamp switch has minor delay .

rear fog lamp tel-tail not working.

rear inner sills cotrroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in o/s rear of sill

front & rear road springs corroded.

some lift in king pins

travel in park brake

Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,662 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in o/s rear of sill

front & rear road springs corroded.

some lift in king pins

travel in park brake

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,274 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded & in poor condition

fog lamp tell tail not working

front suspension springs corroded.

lift in front king pins.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded & in poor condition

fog lamp tell tail not working

front suspension springs corroded.

lift in front king pins.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear fog light tell tail not working.front road springs & brake discs rusty. lift in front king pins. rear leaf springs corroded & in poor condition

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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PGJ 200V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 PGJ 200V, 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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PGJ 200V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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