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PNW 130W

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,156 mi
Last recorded18,156 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 130W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 18,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 16,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 13,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,013 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak.

Rear Diff Oil Leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,450 miles

N/S/F Tyre Starting To Crack. (Dated 01 1996)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight Oil Leak Gearbox/Engine.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,434 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight Oil Leak Gearbox/Engine.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

N/S/F Tyre Starting To Crack. (Dated 01 1996)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,224 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,128 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,782 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 72,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,099 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 72,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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PNW 130W is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PNW 130W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNW 130W registered?

PNW 130W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is PNW 130W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNW 130W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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