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PMS 727W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,069 mi
Last recorded28,069 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMS 727W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 28,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,653 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 27,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 27,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,440 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 27,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,277 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,180 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,531 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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PMS 727W 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 80%.

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 PMS 727W, 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 PMS 727W registered?

PMS 727W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 31 July 1980.

Is PMS 727W safe to buy?

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