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PWD 725W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,904 mi
Last recorded9,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWD 725W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 9,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,313 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 8,188 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 8,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 6,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 3,086 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 3,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 3,979 miles

o/s and n/s rear road springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 3,977 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s and n/s rear road springs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 3,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front loer trunion slight play

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,719 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 98,711 miles

adv new spare tyre

adv offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 22 Dec 2006 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 94,601 miles

adv front tyres 1.6/2mm

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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PWD 725W 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWD 725W, 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 PWD 725W registered?

PWD 725W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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