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PNK 505W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,650 mi
Last recorded89,650 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 505W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

appears rear brakes need inspection as imbalance was 32% as 50%or above is a fail

handbrake compensator rubber perished

rear bumper support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,548 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe collapsed. (1.1.3 (e))

h.t. lead rubbing steering column.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,335 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,121 miles

o/s front shock absorber weak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,022 miles

O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,358 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,706 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 87,258 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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PNK 505W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PNK 505W, 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 PNK 505W registered?

PNK 505W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PNK 505W safe to buy?

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