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PWU 939W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,530 mi
Last recorded92,530 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 939W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,530 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,122 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,928 miles

all brake pipes painted unable to see clearly

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all brake pipes painted unable to see clearly

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

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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PWU 939W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWU 939W, 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 PWU 939W registered?

PWU 939W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is PWU 939W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWU 939W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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