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PLO 850W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,527 mi
Last recorded74,527 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 850W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 74,527 miles

Front Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 74,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from front exhaust joint and rear box, weld cracked on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 73,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from front exhaust joint and rear box, weld cracked on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 72,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre exhaust front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,145 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,240 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,107 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 62,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,134 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,111 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,111 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 61,927 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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PLO 850W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PLO 850W, 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 PLO 850W registered?

PLO 850W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 September 1980.

Is PLO 850W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLO 850W shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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