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PLL 69W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

225 mi
Last recorded225 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 69W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 225 miles

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

O/s/r tyre very close to limit

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 211 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/s/r tyre very close to limit

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

Play from both front king pins

Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,067 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch slave cylinder hydraulic pipe damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2014 10,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch slave cylinder hydraulic pipe damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,953 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre thread low

ns steering rack boot deterioated

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,122 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,805 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 98,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,690 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,246 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 98,245 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 97,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 97,375 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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PLL 69W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PLL 69W, 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 PLL 69W registered?

PLL 69W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PLL 69W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLL 69W shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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