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PWW 706W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,722 mi
Last recorded9,722 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWW 706W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 9,710 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 9,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 9,214 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 7,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,474 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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PWW 706W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PWW 706W, 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 PWW 706W registered?

PWW 706W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is PWW 706W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWW 706W shows 6 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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