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PPB 920W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,954 mi
Last recorded75,954 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 920W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,954 miles

1. Hand brake travel close to limit. 2. Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,351 miles

1/ n/s outer sill becoming corroded small hole

Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,344 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ n/s outer sill becoming corroded small hole

Pass 16 May 2008 68,102 miles

all tyre have cracks in side walls

Fail 14 May 2008 68,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,094 miles

both front tyres outer side wall becoming perished † †o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and becoming perished

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,619 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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PPB 920W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PPB 920W, 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 PPB 920W registered?

PPB 920W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is PPB 920W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 920W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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